China announces new phase of Moon exploration

China announces new phase of Moon exploration
# 25 April 2022 07:36 (UTC +04:00)

China National Space Administration will this year start the fourth phase of the Moon exploration program, the agency’s deputy director, Wu Yanhua, said on Sunday, APA reports citing TASS.

"The fourth phase of the engineering and research work of Moon exploration is officially starting this year," he was quoted as saying by China’s Central Television.

He said China will soon send Chang'e-6, Chang'e-7 and Chang'e-8 missions to the Moon. The missions will include tests of some technology and start of construction of the International Lunar Research Station, according to the official.

The Chang'e-6 will be sent to the far side of the Moon.

CNSA and Roscosmos signed a cooperation program in 2017 for 2018-2022, which includes chapters on lunar exploration and related research.

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