China's Chang'e-7 lunar mission has been postponed from August 2026 to 2027. Thailand's NARIT institute confirms its CE-7 MATCH instrument (developed by Thai scientists to measure cosmic radiation) remains mission-ready and will continue with the delayed timeline. The delay stems from landing site lighting requirements and tropical storm concerns. This is positive for Thai space science development—the delay does not affect the Thai equipment's readiness, and NARIT emphasizes the knowledge and expertise gained will strengthen future space exploration capabilities.