China's Chang'e-7 mission will investigate the Moon's south pole for water ice and assess its environment, advancing plans for a future research base and crewed landing by 2030.

China's Chang'e-7 mission is set to explore the Moon's south pole later this year. The robotic mission will search for water ice and assess the region for a future research base.…

China's Chang'e-7 mission will survey the Moon's south pole for water ice and future research base potential.