China Accelerates Ambitious Lunar Landing Program
With prototype testing underway and astronaut training ramping up, China eyes a crewed lunar mission by 2030.
China aims to achieve a manned landing on the Moon by 2030.
Here's an update on the latest developments:
Mission Progress
Design and Development: Key components for the mission, including the Long March 10 carrier rocket, the Mengzhou (“Dream Vessel”) spacecraft, the Lanyue (“Embracing the Moon") lunar lander, and the lunar suit, have completed the design phase and are now undergoing prototype production and testing.
Pacecraft and Lander: The spacecraft and lander have reached the final stages of structural and thermal testing.
Rocket Engine Testing: Ground testing of various rocket engines is currently underway.
Wenchang Launch Site Construction: Full-scale construction of the Wenchang Manned Lunar Exploration Launch Center has commenced.
Lunar Rover and Payload Selection: A public call for proposals for lunar rover and payload designs has been launched, with the best proposals to be selected through competitive evalua…
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