At Wenchang spaceport, the Chang'e-7 probe and its Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket completed technical-zone operations and were vertically transferred to the launch pad. The probe and rocket arrived in April and July and have finished assembly and testing; launch facilities are reported in good condition. Pre-launch function checks, joint tests and propellant loading will proceed as planned, with launch to be conducted in the coming days when conditions permit.

2026-08-19

At Wenchang spaceport, the Chang'e-7 probe and its Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket completed technical-zone operations and were vertically transferred to the launch pad. The probe and rocket arrived in April and July and have finished assembly and testing; launch facilities are reported in good condition. Pre-launch function checks, joint tests and propellant loading will proceed as planned, with launch to be conducted in the coming days when conditions permit.