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Senegal among new members of China’s ILRS moon base project

by Andrew JonesSeptember 5, 2024September 11, 2024

Image of the moon's far side with the Earth visible in the background against the blackness of space, captured by the 2014 Chang’e-5 T1 mission. The lunar surface appears gray and cratered, highlighting the rugged terrain of the moon.

Chinese spacecraft appear to reach lunar orbit despite launch setback

by Andrew JonesAugust 20, 2024August 20, 2024

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China could develop dual relay satellite system for Earth-moon communications to reduce geopolitical risks

by Andrew JonesAugust 15, 2024August 15, 2024

3D render showing a planned moon base, energy, communications and transportation infrastructure on the sunlit lunar surface, including orbiting satellites and a distant Earth in the background.

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China wants 50 countries involved in its ILRS moon base

by Andrew JonesJuly 23, 2024July 23, 2024

3D render showing a planned moon base, energy, communications and transportation infrastructure on the sunlit lunar surface, including orbiting satellites and a distant Earth in the background.

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Kazakhstan joins China’s ILRS moon base program

by Andrew JonesJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

A Chinese flag stands next to a scorched, tipped over Chang'e-6 reentry capsule in the grasslands of Inner Mongolia. Helicopters are visible in the distance.

China gears up for deep space missions after collecting 1,935 grams of lunar far side samples

by Andrew JonesJune 28, 2024June 28, 2024

A view from the Chang'e-6 lander, showing the golden body of the spacecraft in the foreground, the impression of a landing leg in the lunar regolith, a relatively smooth lunar surface, and distant peaks and rim of Apollo crater against a black backdrop.

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ESA-China moon cooperation could end with Chang’e-6

by Andrew JonesJune 12, 2024June 12, 2024

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Serbia becomes latest country to join China’s ILRS moon base project

by Andrew JonesMay 10, 2024June 28, 2024

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Nicaragua signs up to China’s ILRS moon program

by Andrew JonesApril 25, 2024April 26, 2024

China on track for crewed moon landing by 2030, space official says

by Andrew JonesApril 24, 2024April 24, 2024