China plans to push forward the fourth phase its lunar exploration project including the Chang'e-6, Chang'e-7 and Chang'e-8 missions, said Wu Weiren, chief designer of China's Lunar Exploration Program, on Monday.

Wu said the Chang'e-6 mission is expected to retrieve over 2 kilograms of lunar soil samples from the far side of the moon and the Chang'e-7 mission is prepared to land on the south pole of the moon, looking for water. The Chang'e-8 mission is set to be launched around 2028.

The Chang'e-7 and Chang'e-8 missions will constitute a basic international lunar research station, comprising of orbiter, lander, rover, a flying vehicle and multiple scientific instruments.

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