How does China want to build its lunar bases by 2028? The moon may soon be home to humanity. A top scientist at Huazhong University of Science and Technology recently revealed that China wants to start building its lunar base during a mission around 2028.
China plans to build its first base on the moon by 2028, ahead of landing astronauts there in subsequent years as the country steps up its challenge to NASA's dominance in space exploration.
As part of its increased challenge to NASA's dominance in space exploration, China wants to establish its first base on the moon by 2028, followed by the landing of astronauts there in the years that follow.
According to Caixin, the lunar base will probably be powered by nuclear energy. The Chang'e 6, 7 and 8 missions would build the lander, hopper, orbiter, and rover that make up its basic configuration.
"Our astronauts will likely be able to go to the moon within 10 years," Wu Weiran, the programme's main designer, stated in an interview with CCTV earlier this week.