The lunar lander is called "Lanyue" (Embracing the Moon) and it "marks the first time that China has carried out a test for extraterrestrial landing and takeoff of a manned spacecraft,” according to China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

China targets 2026 for first Long March 10 launch, new lunar crew spacecraft flight China aims to conduct the first launch of its Long March 10 rocket and a lunar-capable crew spacecraft next year, according to a top official.

China is sending a new crew to its Tiangong space station, including its youngest ever taikonaut, along with the first live mammals ever sent to the station.

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Seven international partners deliver experiments for Chang’e-7 as authorities report smooth progress towards 2026 launch.

(Reuters) -China conducted its first test on Wednesday of a lunar lander that it hopes will put the first Chinese on the moon before 2030, the country's manned space program said. The lander's ascent and descent systems underwent comprehensive verification ...

JIUQUAN, China (AP) — China said Thursday it’s on track to land astronauts on the moon by 2030 as it introduced the next crew of astronauts who will head to its space station as part of the country’s ambitious plans to be a leader in space exploration.

China's Tianwen 2 probe has captured striking pictures of home as it heads out to a near-Earth asteroid to collect samples. Tianwen 2 launched from Xichang on a Long March 3B rocket on May 28 and is en route to the enigmatic asteroid Kamo'oalewa.

China's Tianwen 2 captured imagery of the Earth and moon when it was 367,000 mi. (590,000 km) away. Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: China Central Television (CCTV) | edited by Steve Spaleta