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China Targets 2030 Lunar Landing Amid NASA Delays

3/14/2026

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  • China is focusing on the Rimae Bode region for its first crewed lunar landing, aiming for 2030.
  • A recent study identified four potential landing sites within Rimae Bode, offering a compact field for exploring diverse lunar terrains.
  • NASA has delayed Artemis 3 to 2028, raising concerns that the U.S. could lose the Moon race to China.
  • The Rimae Bode site is a critical step in China's broader lunar exploration strategy.