China aims Moon landing by 2030, research base by 2035
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China is aiming to land its first astronauts on the Moon by 2030, using its new Lanyue lander and Long March 10 rocket.
The big plan? Set up a presence at the lunar South Pole, and eventually build a research base there with Russia by 2035.
China tests lunar technology in Hebei
To get ready, China's been testing its lunar tech in a specialized site in Hebei province that mimics the Moon's environment, making sure everything works for real astronauts.
They're also using data from earlier Chang'e robotic missions to smooth out any issues.
If all goes well, this could lead to an International Lunar Research Station.
Meanwhile, NASA's Artemis II mission just launched four astronauts toward the lunar vicinity, so the race for lunar exploration is definitely heating up!