China has been rapidly advancing its space program, with significant achievements in recent years. The country has successfully launched its own space station, sent missions to the Moon and Mars, and continues to develop new technologies for space exploration.

China has completed the construction of its space station, Tiangong , which became fully operational in 2022. The station consists of three main modules:

— Tianhe ⏤ Core module
— Wentian ⸺ Experiment module 1
— Mengtian ⏤ Experiment module 2

The station is currently hosting long-term crew missions and scientific experiments.

China’s lunar exploration program, Chang’e , has achieved remarkable success:

| Mission | Year | Achievement |
|———|——|————-|
| Chang’e 1 | 2007 | First lunar probe |
| Chang’e 3 | 2013 | First soft landing on the Moon |
| Chang’e 4 | 2019 | First landing on far side of the Moon |
| Chang’e 5 | 2020 | Sample return mission |

In 2021, China successfully landed Tianwen-1 on Mars, making China the second country to achieve a soft landing on the Red Planet. The mission included:

— Zhurong rover
— Orbiter for global observation

China has ambitious plans for the future:

— 2025-2030: Crewed lunar landing
— 2030s: Construction of lunar research station
— Long-term: Mars sample return mission

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) continues to collaborate with other countries while developing its independent capabilities in space exploration.
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