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Inside China's cosmic ambitions

China is an undisputed space power, with its permanent base in orbit hitting a five-year milestone on April 29. Before that, on April 24, the nation celebrated its 11th Space Day, dedicated to recognizing space exploration breakthroughs. So what's next in China's cosmic ambitions? Landing men on the moon by 2030 is the prize to keep all eyes on. For that, the country has a three-step plan. Supporting this enterprise are unmanned missions Chang'e-7 and Chang'e-8, as well as multinational cooperation on the International Lunar Research Station. China's space program isn't just about the moon. Space is widely considered the next frontier in energy security with the country developing strategies to counter oil supply disruptions.

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