China's Ambitious Moon Landing Plans: A Risky Leap Forward? China's decision to send an astronaut on a year long mission to its space station marks another step in its ambitious plan to land humans on the moon by 2030.
While this achievement would be significant, it also underscores the risks and challenges involved.
The Shenzhou 23 vessel will launch from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on May 24 with three Chinese astronauts on board.