Specifically, the lunar lander brought back about 3000 glass beads from the moon. Of those beads, three of them appear to have been created by volcanic activity. The rest were from asteroid impacts.

According to a news release from the China Manned Space Agency, the lunar lander that will carry Chinese astronauts to the moon's surface is named Lanyue, or Embracing the Moon, which first ...

Chinese officials on Wednesday unveiled new details about their plans for a manned lunar mission, as China attempts to become only the second nation to put citizens on the moon.. Zhang Hailian ...

The lunar lander is named Lanyue, which means Embracing the Moon, a name inspired by a poem from Chairman Mao Zedong in 1965. This choice reflects the dream and confidence of the Chinese people in ...

China plans to launch its next lunar lander, Chang'e-7, in 2026 to survey the moon's south pole, and search for water in soil samples. Related Articles American CEOs Sour on Trump's Economy ...

China has announced plans for its first manned mission to the moon, with the China National Space Administration (CNSA) releasing animations of a next-generation crewed spacecraft and lunar lander.

China is making steady progress in its manned lunar exploration program, with all research and construction work advancing as planned to achieve the goal of sending Chinese astronauts to the lunar ...

The plan involves two launches, one for the lunar lander and one for the crew. China has revealed a few details about its ambitious plan to put boots on the moon. In late May, Chinese space ...

China is planning to put people on the Moon around 2030 and is showing off the new space suits they'll be wearing. At a media event, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) had two astronauts put the ...