Thailand's CE-7 MATCH to join China's Chang'e 7 moon mission

Thansettakij•Economy•9d ago

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Thailand is preparing to send the Thai-developed CE-7 MATCH scientific instrument to join China's Chang'e 7 lunar exploration mission.

•The CE-7 MATCH equipment will be launched from Wenchang Space Launch Site on August 24, 2026.
•The instrument will orbit the moon at approximately 200 kilometers to monitor the space environment and solar storms for 3 years.
•The mission is a collaboration between the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand, and various partners.

Overview

•The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) will send the CE-7 MATCH scientific device to join the Chang'e 7 mission.
•The spacecraft is scheduled for launch from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province on August 24, 2026.
•The CE-7 MATCH will monitor the space environment and measure solar storms for 3 years to support space science and satellite warning system development.
•Yoschanan Wongswat stated that the mission reflects the elevation of Thailand's human capital potential and the transition toward an innovation-based economy.
•The Ministry of Education and MHESI will broadcast the mission to over 3 million youth nationwide, with Sea (Thailand) supporting STEM learning via Shopee and Garena Free Fire.
•Viphu Rujopagarn noted that the data collected will support the future establishment of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS).
•The CE-7 MATCH is the first Thai technology to be certified to international standards for inclusion in an international lunar exploration mission.

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Key Quotes

Yoschanan Wongswat

"We want Thai children to see the real events, learn the working processes of scientists and engineers, and be inspired that Thais can also create world-class technology and reach the moon."

เราอยากให้เด็กไทยได้เห็นเหตุการณ์จริง ได้เรียนรู้กระบวนการทำงานของนักวิทยาศาสตร์และวิศวกร เพื่อสร้างแรงบันดาลใจว่า คนไทยก็สามารถสร้างเทคโนโลยีระดับโลกและเดินทางไปถึงดวงจันทร์ได้เช่นกัน

Key Entities

Organization

Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม)ℹ️

The government body collaborating with NARIT and partners to send CE-7 MATCH to the moon.

National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand(สถาบันวิจัยดาราศาสตร์แห่งชาติ)ℹ️

The organization involved in the development and preparation of the CE-7 MATCH instrument.

Ministry of Education(กระทรวงศึกษาธิการ)ℹ️

The ministry collaborating with MHESI to broadcast the mission to youth and integrate it into school lessons.

Sea Group

A digital platform partner providing STEM learning opportunities through its platforms.

International Lunar Research Station(สถานีวิจัยนานาชาติบนดวงจันทร์)ℹ️

An international station on the moon that the CE-7 MATCH data will support in the future.

Thai PBS(ไทยพีบีเอส)ℹ️

The broadcasting organization providing real-time analysis and a knowledge center for the mission.

Sea (Thailand)(Sea (ประเทศไทย))

The Thai entity of Sea Group supporting STEM learning via Shopee and Garena Free Fire.

Shopeeℹ️

A digital platform used by Sea (Thailand) to broadcast the mission and disseminate information.

Garena Free Fireℹ️

A game platform used by Sea (Thailand) to create an 'Into the Universe' themed map for learning.

Place

Wenchang Space Launch Site(ศูนย์ปล่อย ยานอวกาศ เหวินชาง)ℹ️

The launch site in Hainan Province for the Chang'e 7 mission.

Hainan Province(มณฑลไห่หนาน)ℹ️

The province where the Wenchang Space Launch Site is located.

Person

Yoschanan Wongswat(ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.

Akaranan Kankittinan(อัครนันท์ กัณณ์กิตตินันท์)

Deputy Minister of Education.

Viphu Rujopagarn(วิภู รุโจปการ)

Director of the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand.

Wanchai Tantivitayakphan(วันชัย ตันติวิทยาพิทักษ์)

Director of Thai PBS.

Sarut Vanichphan(ศรุต วานิชพันธุ์)

Senior Director of Sea (Thailand).