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Civil, News, Policy & Politics

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

by Andrew JonesAugust 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Redwire’s NASA-funded Mason initiative involves developing lunar roadways. Credit: Redwire

Civil, Commercial, News

Long-term moon mission safety depends on sturdy infrastructure

by Dan RobitzskiAugust 7, 2024August 7, 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 scientists outline major cislunar space infrastructure project

by Andrew JonesJuly 30, 2024July 30, 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.

Civil, News, Policy & Politics

China wants 50 countries involved in its ILRS moon base

by Andrew JonesJuly 23, 2024July 23, 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 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.

Chang’e-6 delivers first lunar far side samples to Earth after 53-day mission

by Andrew JonesJune 25, 2024June 25, 2024

Chang’e-6 heads for Earth with first-ever lunar far side samples

by Andrew JonesJune 23, 2024June 23, 2024

Civil, Launch, News

China takes small step towards the moon with rocket test

by Andrew JonesJune 17, 2024June 17, 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.

Civil, News, Policy & Politics

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

by Andrew JonesJune 12, 2024June 12, 2024

An image from Tianhe panoramic camera A during the first Shenzhou-13 spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station in November 2021.

Civil, Military, News

China selects new batch of astronauts with an eye on the moon

by Andrew JonesJune 11, 2024June 11, 2024