China Targets a Crewed Lunar Landing Before 2030
China has laid out a roadmap for landing astronauts on the Moon before 2030. The plan places China in competition with NASA, which hopes to land astronauts on the lunar surface in 2028.
The proposed schedules reflect the growing emphasis on crewed lunar missions as a major test of space exploration capabilities. Neither the timing nor the details of the programs are guaranteed, but the stated targets establish a clear race between the two agencies.