China's plan to launch astronauts to the moon has taken a major step forward. The country subjected its "Lanyue" two-person lunar lander to a comprehensive landing and takeoff verification test this ...

Espoo, FINLAND — China has completed an integrated landing and ascent test of its Lanyue lunar lander, marking a major milestone in its crewed moon landing program. The first integrated landing and ...

China has taken one big step towards putting astronauts on the moon by successfully completing takeoff and landing tests for its lunar lander at a site in Hualai county, Hebei province, on 6 August.