China seeks payloads for uncrewed Lanyue lunar lander test ahead of crewed landing before 2030

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China is seeking payloads for an uncrewed mission of Lanyue, its human lunar landing system, ahead of a planned crewed moon landing before 2030. The mission will provide a flight opportunity for payloads as the country advances its lunar landing effort.

Discovered 2026-10-22T05:49:07.248900-07:00 | 2026-10-22T05:49:07.248900-07:00

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  • The payload call offers organizations a potential opportunity to fly experiments or equipment on an uncrewed test of China’s human lunar landing system.
  • The mission is part of preparations for a crewed lunar landing China plans before 2030, making it a marker of progress toward that objective.

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