The Russian instrument for analyzing lunar dust, called the "PmL detector," has been delivered to China and is fully ready for launch as part of the "Chang'e-7" automatic station. The mission is scheduled to launch in the fall of 2026. This information is contained in the materials of the report by the Director of the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Anatoly Petrukovich.
The device has passed all the necessary tests and has been handed over to the Chinese side in working order. The instrument is designed to monitor microparticles of regolith near the lunar surface — the data will help to better understand the processes of erosion, electrostatic lifting of dust, and its impact on the operation of landing modules and rovers.
In addition to PmL, there are plans for two more Russian instruments as part of the joint work: a duplicate dust detector and the Alien plasma analyzer. Their integration into lunar missions is expected in the period 2028–2029.