What Happened
Nation Expands Space Exploration Capabilities and Infrastructure
China is making steady progress towards its goal of landing astronauts on the moon by 2030, with major infrastructure construction and hardware testing underway. The China Manned Space Agency is working on the development of the Long March 10 heavy-lift carrier rocket, the Mengzhou crew spacecraft, and the Lanyue lunar lander. Astronaut training for lunar expeditions is also ongoing, with a focus on preparing them for the unique environment on the moon. According to the China Manned Space Agency, the country’s space program has made significant strides in recent years, with the successful launch of the Tiangong space station and several robotic lunar exploration missions. This was first reported by People’s Daily Online.