A comprehensive assessment led to a decision to postpone a lunar mission. The mission's goals included searching for water ice on the moon. Preparations had been underway for some time at a launch site.

The decision was based on principles of prudence and reliability. A brief statement cited a failure to meet launch conditions as the reason for the postponement. Further details about the postponement are available, but the agency has not elaborated on the reasons behind its decision, stating only that the mission cannot take place this year.