China appears likely to beat the United States back to the Moon
6 days ago
- #Lunar Landing
- #China Space Program
- #2030 Moon Mission
- China tested a high-fidelity mockup of its 26-ton 'Lanyue' lunar lander, simulating lunar gravity and landing/takeoff capabilities.
- China reconfirmed plans to land astronauts on the Moon before 2030.
- Successful 30-second test firing of the Long March 10 rocket's center core with seven YF-100K engines.
- China's space program is progressing in three major elements: rocket, crew spacecraft, and lunar lander.
- China aims to land on the Moon before the end of the decade, competing with NASA's past achievements.