Lunar Leap: Global Partners Join China in Pioneering Moon Research

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
China, with Russia and other international partners, is spearheading the development of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS),
side by 2035
It will promote both autonomous and human-assisted scientific research.The plan involves setting up a base within a 100-km radius of the
lunar south pole
Tiangong-like orbital station will serve as a crucial link for material and data transfer between the Moon and Earth
This will enhance the logistics of lunar exploration.Lunar Leap: Global Partners Join China in Pioneering Moon Research
extensive international cooperation
It involves over 50 countries and hundreds of institutions and scientists.A Shift Towards Global CollaborationThe specific list of the 50
few countries like Russia, Senegal, Venezuela, Belarus, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, South Africa, Egypt, Nicaragua, Thailand, Serbia, and
Kazakhstan as partners.This global effort is a direct challenge to the US-led Artemis Programme, showcasing the potential of collaborative
international space missions.The ILRS embodies a shift from competitive to cooperative space exploration
It stresses the peaceful use of outer space and underscores the importance of global collaboration in overcoming extraterrestrial
challenges.This project highlights how shared goals in space exploration can foster unity and drive technological advancement
It also paves the way for future cooperative missions beyond Earth.