Launch Long March 5 / Chang’e-7
February 1, 2027
(Estimated Date) CNSA to launch Chang’e-7 mission which is planned to land near the illuminated southeast ridge of Shackleton crater at about 85°S to survey environment and resources with a Relay Satellite, Orbiter, Lander (Rashid-2 from UAE), Rover, Mini-Flying Probe; orbiter and the lander carry Chinese national science payloads as well as international instruments integrated from Egypt, Bahrain, Italy, Russia, Switzerland, Thailand and International Lunar Observatory Association (the ILO-C optical camera).
