Are China's Astronauts Moonbound?
01 July 2014
Dr Morris Jones, Australia's leading space analyst is analysing the options for the next Chinese lunar mission and for possible human cislunar and lander missions to Earth's natural satellite. He is evaluating the question whether the next mission is already a test for a future Chinese circumlunar manned mission.
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Russia, China Ready to Cooperate in Space, Explore Mars
30 June 2014
Russia is ready to work with China to explore the Moon and Mars, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Monday. “If we talk about manned space flights and exploration of outer space, as well as joint exploration of the solar system, primarily it is the Moon and Mars, we are ready to go forth with our Chinese friends, hand in hand,” Rogozin said during a roundtable held within the framework of The First Russia-China Expo.
Chinese scientists prepare for lunar base life support system
26 June 2014
China is a step closer to setting up a lunar base after a 105-day manned airtight test, in which the bio-regenerative life support systems of Lunar Palace 1 sustained the lives of three trial volunteers. The three "moon dwellers" drank recycled purified water, ate worms and food they grew themselves, conducted experiments, and chatted with their family on the Internet in the enclosed capsule from February 3 to May 20.
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Chang'e V lunar probe to undergo return to earth test
26 June 2014
China will conduct simulation tests on the return to Earth of the Chang'e V lunar probe at the end of this year, and China's goal for future deep space exploration is the solar system, People's Daily reported on Wednesday. Ouyang Ziyuan, China's chief scientist for the lunar probe project, made the announcement at the opening ceremony of the 22nd International Planetarium Society Conference held in Beijing on June 24.