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Lanyue

China Academy of Space Technology · Space Vehicle · China · Digital Age (2010–present)

Lanyue — Space Vehicle
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The Lanyue lander, formerly known as the China crewed lunar surface lander (中国载人月面着陆器) or simply as the lunar surface lander (月面着陆器), is a spacecraft under development by the China Academy of Space Technology. The purpose of the lander is to carry two astronauts to the lunar surface and to return them to lunar orbit after a set period of time. The lander's initial lunar-landing attempt is envisioned to occur by 2030.

Specifications

Category
Space
Sub-Category
Space Vehicle
Domain
Civil
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
China
Manufacturer
China Academy of Space Technology
Operator
China Manned Space Agency
Status
Development