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South China Morning Post
24-04-2025
- Science
- South China Morning Post
Shenzhou-20 launch signals nothing will stop the rise of China
Launches happen frequently enough to almost seem routine, but the vapour trail arcing skyward above northwestern China yesterday was an important signal of the nation's resolve to be a space exploration leader despite geopolitical headwinds. Advertisement The blast-off was all the more exciting knowing Hong Kong's first astronaut could be joining a mission as early as next year. The three Shenzhou-20 astronauts will spend six months on the Tiangong space station, carrying out experiments on artificial brain models and superconducting materials. They will replace the current residents, including China's third female astronaut, who are due to return to Earth on Tuesday. Announcing the flight plans earlier this week, China's space agency said it remained on track to put astronauts on the moon by 2030. Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), said development was 'progressing smoothly', including on tests of the Long March-10 rocket, Mengzhou spacecraft and Lanyue lunar lander. Advertisement However, China has some catching up to do with the US space agency Nasa. Both aim to put the first humans on the moon this century. The United States has done it before, most recently on a 1972 Apollo mission. Now, Nasa has conducted full uncrewed flight tests of an updated launch system and spacecraft, while China has yet to do a full flight test.
See - Sada Elbalad
23-04-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
China Develops Tech for Lunar Mission
Israa Farhan China is accelerating preparations for its first crewed lunar landing, with key mission components now in advanced stages of development and testing, according to Lin Xiqiang, Deputy Director of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). At a press conference on Wednesday, Lin confirmed that major elements of the mission—including the Long March-10 rocket, Mengzhou crewed spacecraft, Lanyue lunar lander, Wangyu lunar spacesuit, and Tansuo lunar rover—are all undergoing prototype research and testing as scheduled. The mission, part of China's long-term lunar exploration initiative, aims to place astronauts on the Moon by 2030. Once achieved, the crew is expected to conduct scientific research and collect samples for further analysis back on Earth. This mission marks a pivotal phase in China's lunar program, known as Chang'e, which began in 2007 with the launch of Chang'e-1. That first satellite mission helped map the Moon's surface and provided critical data, including the first Chinese-generated lunar heat map. The upcoming crewed mission underscores China's growing ambitions in space exploration, positioning it as a major player in the new era of lunar science and interplanetary missions. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
