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Ammon
27-04-2025
- Science
- Ammon
China deepens international collaboration to push forward deep-space exploration
Ammon News - China, with an open stance, is collaborating with the international community to drive breakthroughs in deep-space exploration and foster resource sharing, striving to build a shared future in the occasion of Space Day of China, which is celebrated annually on April 24, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced a series of international collaboration initiatives to advance deep-space institutions from six countries France, Germany, Japan, Pakistan, the United Kingdom and the United States have been authorized to borrow the lunar samples collected by China's Chang'e-5 mission for scientific 2020, the Chang'e-5 mission retrieved samples from the moon weighing about 1,731 grams, which were the first lunar samples in the world in over 40 years, helping advance humanity's knowledge about the moon. Shan Zhongde, head of the CNSA, said China's lunar exploration program has always adhered to the principles of equality, mutual benefits, peaceful utilization and win-win cooperation, sharing achievements with the international community. Xinhua
RTHK
24-04-2025
- Science
- RTHK
Chang'e-8 lunar mission to be launched in 2029
Chang'e-8 lunar mission to be launched in 2029 The Chang'e-8 lunar mission will feature a multi-functional robot designed by Hong Kong researchers. File photo: AFP The China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on Thursday that the Chang'e-8 lunar probe is scheduled for launch around 2029 and will carry payloads from 11 countries and regions and one international organization as part of international cooperation. The announcement was made at the opening ceremony for 2025 Space Day of China, which is celebrated annually on April 24. The Chang'e-8 mission will target the Leibnitz-Beta Plateau near the lunar south pole region, working with the earlier Chang'e-7 mission to conduct scientific exploration and in-situ resource utilization experiments. These efforts will lay the groundwork for the future International Lunar Research Station. According to CNSA, the 10 selected collaborative projects include a multi-functional robot designed by researchers in Hong Kong, a lunar rover developed by Pakistan and the International Society for Terrain-Vehicle Systems, an exploration rover made by Turkey and radio astronomical instruments from South Africa and Peru. The projects also include Italy's laser retroreflector arrays, Russia's plasma and dust analyzer and high-energy particle detector, Thailand's neutron analyzer, Bahrain and Egypt's lunar surface imaging system and Iran's lunar potential monitor. Shan Zhongde, head of CNSA, said China will work closely with international partners to achieve new scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs that will ultimately benefit all of humanity. CNSA announced in October 2023 international cooperation opportunities for Chang'e-8 lunar mission, which offered 200 kilograms of payload resources for global partners. A total of 41 cooperation proposals were received.(Xinhua)
