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China merges space programmes as race to the moon with US heats up
- China merged its crewed and uncrewed lunar programmes into a single mission plan to strengthen its Moon exploration efforts.
- The announcements came after SpaceX's Starship launch, intensifying US-Chinese space race discussions.
- Officials said the project aims to fully leverage decades of technical foundations from both crewed and Chang’e missions.
- Zhou Yaqiang, a senior engineer, said the integration is progressing smoothly.
- China reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful space exploration and non-interference in its lunar plans.
- Officials stated that when Chinese astronauts land on the Moon, it will be a feat for all humanity.
- The changes come as China seeks to combine crewed and Chang’e missions for coordinated lunar exploration.
- The report was released by the South China Morning Post, citing statements from the China Manned Space Agency.
- The Starship launch by SpaceX prompted the timing of the public detailing of China’s plans.
- Zhang Jingbo spoke at a press conference at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.
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