Egypt and Bahrain Join China for Chang'e-7 Lunar Mission Collaboration
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Countries/Entities | Egypt, Bahrain, China |
| Mission | Chang'e-7 lunar mission |
| Objective | Search for water ice at the Moon's South Pole in 2026 |
| Collaboration | Egypt (EgSA), Bahrain (National Space Science Agency), China (Changchun Institute of Optics) |
| Instrument | Hyperspectral camera |
| Function | Image and analyse lunar surface materials, including polar regions; provide high-quality data |
| Applications | Environmental monitoring, natural resource surveys, climate change studies |
| Status | One of six international payloads chosen for Chang'e-7 mission |
| Regional Context | Bahrain aims to be a hub for regional space cooperation; Egypt has advanced satellite programs |
| Strategic Goals | Arab countries seek cooperative space projects for capacity building, cost-sharing, and mutual objectives |

