China Plans First Manned Landing On Moon Before 2030

News Desk

Islamabad:  China plans to land astronauts on the moon before 2030, aiming to carry out scientific exploration and related technological demonstrations on the lunar surface, develop a commutation and short-term stay system for crews, and develop human-robot integrated testing and other key technologies, said China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) Deputy Director Lin Xiqiang on Monday.

Lin stated, “Our astronauts will walk on the moon, collect samples around the landing site, and perform some in-situ research. This will lead off our manned missions from low-Earth orbit to deep space and help deepen mankind’s knowledge about the origin and evolution of the moon and the solar system,” the official noted.

Lin Xiqiang informed the mission has already started and the CMSA is working on the necessary hardware, including the research and development of a new-generation carrier rocket (Long March 10), to launch an upgraded manned spacecraft, a lunar lander, and the construction of test and launch facilities and equipment.

It will also involve the development of new spacesuits, China News Service reported.