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China's Laser Precision Targets Moon, Boosts Lunar Ambitions

5/6/2025

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China has achieved a stunning feat by firing a precision laser over 80,000 miles to strike a Moon satellite, showcasing accuracy akin to hitting a hair from 6.2 miles away. This breakthrough propels China's ambitions for a permanent lunar base by 2035, with a crewed landing set for 2030, igniting discussions on global collaboration and space traffic safety.

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China has achieved a stunning feat by firing a precision laser over 80,000 miles to strike a Moon satellite, showcasing accuracy akin to hitting a hair from 6.2 miles away. This breakthrough propels China's ambitions for a permanent lunar base by 2035, with a crewed landing set for 2030, igniting discussions on global collaboration and space traffic safety.