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Next up is Chang’e-7, which is targeting the Shackleton crater near the lunar south pole. This mission employs an orbiter, lander, rover, and innovative hopping drone to explore shadowed regions where water ice deposits are suspected to be hidden. Water on the Moon is more than hydration; it’s a vital resource for producing breathable oxygen, hydrogen fuel, and even rocket propellant—transforming the Moon into a cosmic gas station for future missions to Mars and beyond.