BEIJING — Once China establishes a lunar research station, its astronauts will stay on the moon for long periods of time as they conduct scientific studies, state media reported on Sunday, citing the architect of China’s lunar program.
China has mapped out a series of uncrewed missions this decade, including the setting up of a robotic base to explore the moon’s south polar region, ahead of manned landings.
“If the lunar research station project is successfully implemented, China will not be far away from achieving manned landings,” said Wu Weiren, the chief designer of China’s lunar exploration program.
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