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

by Andrew Jones September 5, 2024September 11, 2024

The far side of the moon and distant Earth, imaged by the 2014 Chang’e-5 T1 mission service module.

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Chinese spacecraft appear to reach lunar orbit despite launch setback

by Andrew Jones August 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 Jones August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

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

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Long-term moon mission safety depends on sturdy infrastructure

by Leonard David August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

The far side of the moon and distant Earth, imaged by the 2014 Chang’e-5 T1 mission service module.

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Chinese scientists outline major cislunar space infrastructure project

by Andrew Jones July 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.

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China wants 50 countries involved in its ILRS moon base

by Andrew Jones July 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.

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

by Andrew Jones June 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.

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

by Andrew Jones June 25, 2024June 25, 2024

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

by Andrew Jones June 23, 2024June 23, 2024

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China takes small step towards the moon with rocket test

by Andrew Jones June 17, 2024June 17, 2024