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China plans standalone Lanyue lunar lander mission and uncrewed rehearsal ahead of crewed landing attempt before 2030

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China will conduct a standalone mission of its Lanyue lunar lander, followed by a full-scale uncrewed landing rehearsal, before attempting to put astronauts on the moon before 2030. The test campaign lays out key steps toward the country’s crewed lunar landing goal.

Discovered 2026-10-31T14:10:39.556092-07:00 | 2026-10-31T14:10:39.556092-07:00

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  • The planned lander mission and full-scale uncrewed rehearsal are milestones in China’s stated effort to attempt a crewed lunar landing before 2030.
  • The sequence puts uncrewed validation ahead of the crewed attempt, offering a clearer view of the campaign’s major development and testing steps.

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