Moon Monday #237: China Completes Large Lander Test in Latest Milestone to Put Humans on the Moon

Moon Monday #237: China completes large lander test in latest milestone to put humans on the Moon

Shots from the control systems test of China’s Lanyue lander design for crewed Moon missions. The full-scale lander mockup is seen next to humans in the inset image at the bottom right. Images: CASC / CMSA | Graphic: Jatan MehtaOn August 6, China successfully conducted a terrestrially simulated lunar landing and takeoff test using a full-scale mockup of its upcoming ~26,000-kilogram crewed Moon lander named Lanyue—which roughly means ‘embracing …

China’s Lanyue Passes "First Full Moon Touchdown Rehearsal" as Crewed Lander Aims to Rival NASA Artemis With Historic 2030 Lunar Mission - Sustainability Times

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 China completes a pivotal test of its new crewed lunar lander, the Lanyue, advancing its moon mission. 🔍 Engineers used giant tether towers to mimic lunar gravity, testing the lander’s ascent and landing capabilities. 🌕 The multi-purpose Lanyue will serve as a habitat, power source, and data hub on the moon. [...] The post China’s Lanyue Passes “First Full Moon Touchdown Rehearsal” as Crewed Lander Aims to Rival NASA Artemis W…