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China starting new journey toward becoming a space power, Beijing says in white paper on space programme

BEIJING (Xinhua): China will explore the moon's polar regions and is mulling over a manned lunar landing in the coming five years, according to a white paper released on Friday (Jan 28).

China on Friday announced plans to boost space cooperation with Pakistan, including the development of a space centre and launching of more satellites for its all-weather ally.

The Long March-8 Y2 rocket is a two-stage medium-lift rocket, which will mainly be used for sending payloads to low-Earth orbit.

The country has now constructed an artificial moon facility that will simulate lunar conditions.

The mini-moon is about two feet in diameter and the artificial surface has been made with rocks and dust.

The Chang'e-7 spacecraft will be launched to the moon's south pole followed by Changé-6, which will return the samples from the surface.

CASC outlines an arduous year to ‘accelerate the development of China as a space power’.

Beijing, fueling its ever-expanding space programme, conducted 55 space launches in 2021.

China urges the United States to act responsibly, Zhao Lijian, spokesperson at the foreign ministry, said at a regular press conference.