Chang’e 7 Mission: This is how China plans to place a fluttering flag on Moon
Chang’e 7 mission in 2026. A key goal is to plant a flag that mimics fluttering despite the moon's airless environment. This innovation reflects China's increasing focus on advanced space exploration technologies.
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Chang’e 7 Mission
China’s lunar program includes the Chang’e 7 mission, designed to advance research on the moon. The mission includes deploying a flag designed to simulate movement in the moon’s low-pressure atmosphere.
The Deep Space Exploration Laboratory, co-established by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) and the University of Science and Technology of China, leads the research for this initiative. It operates from Hefei with additional facilities in Beijing.
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How will flag have fluttering effect?
Engineers have developed a mechanism that creates a fluttering effect using electromagnetic fields. Zhang Tianzhu, a leader at the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory, explained the method. A system of closed-loop wires arranged on the flag generates movement through alternating electric currents.
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