# China's lunar-landing program advances steadily, space agency says

https://mins.news/en/item/124868

- CGTN, 2026-11-01 03:08 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-01/CMSA-Lunar-landing-phase-of-exploration-program-advancing-steadily-1RHhZPPs4iA/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> The China Manned Space Agency says work on every task in the lunar-landing phase is progressing steadily. Upcoming missions include a Long March 10 verification flight, first flights of the Mengzhou crewed spacecraft and Lanyue lander, and Chang’e 7. The China Space Station will open to global scientists and is expected to host its first international astronaut and introduce low-cost cargo transport.

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