BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand is preparing to send a domestically developed scientific instrument into lunar orbit aboard China’s Chang’E-7 mission, further advancing the country’s deep-space research. The CE-7 MATCH instrument, developed by the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) with Mahidol University, has been selected as one of seven international scientific payloads aboard the Chang’E-7 lunar orbiter.
The instrument will study the space environment and high-energy particles while examining interactions among the Sun, Earth, and Moon. The mission allows Thai researchers and technology to contribute directly to international lunar exploration and expand Thailand’s experience in deep-space science. Chang’E-7 is scheduled to launch aboard a Long March 5 rocket on August 24, with live coverage beginning at 6 a.m. in Thailand. The launch will be broadcast through NARIT’s Facebook page, Thai PBS, OBEC Channel, and Shopee Live. (NNT)
