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China delays Chang\'e 7 launch, opening chance for U.S. in moon south pole race
China has shelved plans to launch its Chang\'e 7 lunar south pole mission this year, failing to meet the planned launch window, it said in a brief notice. Beijing did not give a reason. Weather linked to Typhoon Nari is cited as a likely factor, though technical issues are not ruled out. The delay comes as China and the United States race to secure a foothold near the moon’s south pole, including the Shackleton crater area.
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China to launch Chang\'e 7 mission to try landing near moon\'s south pole Shackleton crater
China plans to launch Chang\'e 7 as early as Sunday to attempt a landing near the moon\'s south pole Shackleton crater, Ars Technica reported on Aug. 18. The mission, carried by a Long March 5 rocket, includes an orbiter, lander, rover and a small hopping probe. Success could secure key data from a prized polar region and carry geopolitical resonance, potentially affecting U.S. public opinion, congressional moves and NASA reforms under new administrator Jared Isaacman.
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Race for Moon south pole heats up as Blue Origin and China\'s Chang\'e 7 target Shackleton crater
The United States and China are stepping up competition to explore the Moon’s south pole near Shackleton crater. Blue Origin’s Endurance lander and China’s Chang’e 7 mission are expected to launch around the same time in the second half of this year and attempt to land near the crater rim. The site is seen as promising for water ice in permanently shadowed areas and near-continuous sunlight on the rim for solar power.