China selects international payloads for Chang’e-8 lunar south pole mission

China selects international payloads for Chang’e-8 lunar south pole mission

China has chosen payloads from a range of international partners to fly on the country’s Chang’e-8 lunar south pole mission, expanding its space diplomacy. The post China selects international payloads for Chang’e-8 lunar south pole mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

China selects global payloads and opens lunar samples to foreign scientists

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2025 China has announced the selection of 10 international payloads for its upcoming Chang'e 8 lunar mission, underscoring its commitment to global collaboration in space science. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) revealed that the chosen experiments span 11 nations and regions, including a specialized project from the International Society for Terrain-Vehicle Systems. Among the se

China chooses 10 international projects for its Chang'e 8 lunar mission

China chooses 10 international projects for its Chang'e 8 lunar mission.

Chang'e-8 lunar mission to be launched in 2029

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on Thursday that the Chang'e-8 lunar probe is scheduled for launch around 2029 and will carry payloads from 11 countries and regions and one international organisation as part of international cooperation. The announcement was made at the opening ceremony for 2025 Space Day of China, which is celebrated annually on April 24. The Chang'e-8 mission will target the Leibnitz-Beta Plateau near the l…

China to launch Chang'e-8 lunar mission around 2029, collaborating with international partners