The race for lunar water
Chapter 1
The treasure hunt at the lunar south pole
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Chapter 2
Artemis II and the American return
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Chapter 3
China's robotic pioneer: Chang'e 7
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Chapter 4
The global team-up: LUPEX
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Chapter 5
The private sector and the future of lunar bases
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The race for lunar water
Ch 3 · China's robotic pioneer: Chang'e 7
teacher Chang'e 7 to the Moon, a grand design, Hunting for water ice, in craters that shine!
Fun Fact
Lunar hopper: The Chang'e 7 hopping probe is essentially a mini flying robot that uses thrusters to jump in and out of freezing, pitch-black craters.
Glossary
lander (noun)
A spacecraft designed to land on the surface of an astronomical body. China's scheduled 2026 lunar mission will deploy one to search the south pole for water.
A spacecraft designed to land on the surface of an astronomical body. China's scheduled 2026 lunar mission will deploy one to search the south pole for water.
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What is the name of the Chinese moon goddess that inspires the name of China's lunar missions?
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Which heavy-lift rocket is scheduled to launch China's Chang'e 7 mission in late 2026?
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How many distinct spacecraft components make up the highly complex Chang'e 7 mission?
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What is the name of the relay satellite that enables communication with China's south pole missions?
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How will the Chang'e 7 hopping probe navigate the steep walls of dark lunar craters?