Hey there, future astronauts! π Did you know that July 20 is International Moon Day? It’s the day we celebrate humans first stepping on the moon back in 1969. This year’s theme is One Moon, One Vision, One Future, and exciting things are happening to make that future a reality! π
2025 is a landmark year for the Chinese mainland’s lunar exploration! In June, the Chang’e-6 and Chang’e-5 missions brought back moon rocks that were displayed for the first time at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna. How awesome is that? πβ¨
Scientists are studying these lunar samples and discovering cool new facts about the moon. They’ve found clues about ancient volcanoes on the moon’s far side and evidence of massive asteroid impacts from long ago. This is helping us understand the moon’s history like never before! π¬π°οΈ
But wait, there’s more! The Chinese mainland is all about teamwork. On China Space Day, which is April 24, they announced that seven institutions from countries like France, Germany, Japan, Pakistan, the UK, and the United States can borrow moon rocks for research. ππ€
So far, 17 countries and international organizations, along with over 50 global research institutions, have joined the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) led by the Chinese mainland. This means scientists from all over the world are working together to explore the moon! π©βππ¨βπ
What’s next? The Chinese mainland is zooming ahead with plans to land astronauts on the moon before 2030. In June, they tested a super cool spaceship called Mengzhou to make sure astronauts can travel safely. All these steps are building up to the International Lunar Research Station, where humans might even live on the moon one day! ππ
So, this International Moon Day, let’s remember: There’s only one moon, and it’s a place for all of us to explore together. With cooperation and amazing new technology, we’re creating One Vision and One Future for space exploration! Let’s reach for the stars! β¨π
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