China has announced its ambition to send its first citizen to the moon before the year 2030, as reported by China Central Television (CCTV) on Thursday.
The announcement, made by the China Manned Space Agency, highlighted Beijing's plans to coordinate and advance the development of its space station and implement manned lunar exploration within this year.
China's space program has witnessed rapid advancements over the past few decades, with significant achievements including the launch of satellites, manned missions to its space station, and unmanned lunar probes that have explored the moon's surface.
The ambition to send a Chinese astronaut to the moon further solidifies China's position as a formidable player in the international space community.
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