Celebrating 20 years of lunar exploration: China unveils future lunar exploration plans at exhibition in Beijing

Celebrating 20 years of lunar exploration: China unveils future lunar exploration plans at exhibition in Beijing

China has developed the world's first lunar soil brick-making machine using in-situ resources, or lunar regolith, according to Wu Weiren, the chief designer of China's lunar exploration program. The machine, which utilizes solar energy and optical

Solar panels for future lunar settlements can be made on site from lunar regolith. This was proved by an experiment conducted by German scientists who managed to make solar cells from an analogue of lunar regolith. This is stated in a study published in the journal Device.

Moon dust may help astronauts power sustainable lunar cities. Here's how.

Constructing solar arrays out of moon dust would reduce launch costs and make lunar bases more plausible, according to a new study.

China highlights major strides in moon research and exploration

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 03, 2025 China's lunar exploration initiative has seen consistent advancements across science, technology, engineering, and international partnerships, according to Wu Weiren, chief designer of the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program. Speaking during the launch of an exhibition at the National Museum of China, Wu emphasized that the country has developed an expansive body of lunar geological and envi

China showcases lunar samples in an exhibition in Beijing

China showcases lunar samples in an exhibition in Beijing, marking a historic moment. For the first time, lunar samples from both the near and far sides of the Moon are being showcased together in an exhibition that opened on Tuesday in Beijing. This exhibition, held at the National Museum of China, focuses on China’s lunar exploration program spanning two decades. It is jointly organized by the museum and the China National Space Administration…

China Lunar Exploration Planning Detailed

China’s Moon exploration plans are being detailed, a step-by-step program leading to the development of the country’s International Lunar Research Station. Headed for the Moon around 2026 is the robotic Chang’e-7 mission, built to explore the lunar south pole, specifically to gather data regarding the evidence of water. If confirmed, such deposits could enable future […]