China's 2026 Space Surge: Moon, Mars, Asteroid & Telescope Missions Set to Launch

• Chang’e‑7 robotic mission targets Moon's south pole in August 2026 for water ice research and ILRS preparation.
• Tianwen‑2 asteroid sample return mission to 2016 HO3 in July 2026 will study Solar System origins.
• Shenzhou‑23/24 crewed flights throughout 2026 will continue experiments and crew rotations on Tiangong Space Station.
• Mengzhou‑1 uncrewed test flight (June-July 2026) will test next-gen spacecraft for future lunar missions.
• Xuntian Space Telescope launches December 2026 near Tiangong for deep-space surveys and astronomical observations.

Why It Matters: 2026 is pivotal for CNSA, expanding China's space presence with Moon, Mars, and deep-space missions.