China National Space Administration (CNSA) recently unveiled a CGI video showcasing its ambitious plans for a lunar base, including the construction of a lunar habitat and research station on the moon. The video, which was released by the China Global Television Network, depicted a NASA Space Shuttle taking off, despite the fact that the Shuttle has been retired for over a decade.
This CGI video is part of China’s vision for an International Lunar Research Station, a collaborative effort between China and Russia that was announced back in 2021. The video also featured NASA’s iconic Space Shuttle, which is a symbol of space exploration, although the Shuttle was added in digitally and hidden by a blur bar.
NASA administrator Bill Nelson criticized China’s space program for allegedly hiding military experiments in Earth’s orbit. Despite these criticisms, China has been making significant progress in space exploration, with achievements such as landing on the far side of the Moon and building a space station.
China is also developing innovative methods for constructing lunar habitats using bricks made of lunar soil and considering setting up shop in lunar lava tubes. The Chinese space program is leading the charge in establishing a permanent presence on the lunar surface, despite some shortcomings in their marketing department.
Overall, China’s space exploration efforts are moving forward, with plans for a lunar base and research station gaining traction. As China continues to make advancements in space technology, it remains to be seen how their vision for the moon will unfold in the coming years.
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