The race to the Moon is entering a new phase as India and the US deepen cooperation on future lunar exploration. The US National Space Advisor has invited ISRO to contribute to plans for building a base on the Moon, opening the door to closer collaboration in space technology, science and exploration.


India and US team up for a lunar base 

The next era of lunar exploration could see NASA and ISRO working more closely as the United States looks to expand its presence on the Moon.

NASA wants future lunar exploration to become bigger, faster and more cost-efficient, with ambitious plans for a sustained human presence and a potential base on the Moon. India’s space agency ISRO could play an important role in this new phase of lunar exploration.

India has already demonstrated its growing capabilities in lunar missions, making ISRO an increasingly important partner in international space exploration.

From cost-effective technology to successful lunar missions, India’s space programme has attracted global attention. The potential NASA-ISRO partnership could open a new chapter in the race to establish a long-term human presence on the Moon.

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The device operates like a 3D printer but replaces conventional heat sources with concentrated solar energy.

The device operates like a 3D printer but replaces conventional heat sources with concentrated solar energy.

'Building cities on the Moon': Chinese scientists develop machine to turn lunar dust into bricks

China's space agency unveiled a CGI video depicting its ambitious plans for a lunar base, aiming for construction within the coming few decades.&nbsp;

The video has gained attention for an unexpected detail - a NASA Space Shuttle launching from a distant pad, as first noted by Space.com.

This inclusion is curious, as the Space Shuttle programme ended over a decade ago, and China and NASA currently have limited collaboration in space exploration.

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As per&nbsp;space reporter Jack Kuhr, the state-run China Global Television Network had come up with a&nbsp;fix to hide the Shuttle taking off in the background. He posted a hilarious tweet saying, "boom, it has been fixed".

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NASA retired its workhorse spacecraft in 2011, relying on Russia's Soyuz capsules to staff the International Space Station until the advent of SpaceX's Crew Dragon.

While retired in 2011, the Space Shuttle remains a widely recognised symbol of spaceflight and may have been a readily available 3D model for the animation.&nbsp;

This detail is particularly interesting given the current restrictions on collaboration between China's space programme and NASA. Last month, NASA administrator Bill Nelson raised concerns about potential military applications within China's space activities.

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China's space agency has made major headwinds in its efforts to explore space, from successfully landing a spacecraft on the far side of the Moon to building&nbsp;an entire space station in a matter of just two years.

China's space agency is pioneering methods for building lunar habitats using bricks made from moon dust.&nbsp;

China is also exploring the possibility of utilising ancient lunar lava tubes for potential bases. China's technical progress in lunar construction is undeniable.

They are a strong contender in the race to establish a lasting human presence on the Moon.

(With inputs from agencies)

China's space agency unveiled a CGI video depicting its ambitious plans for a lunar base, aiming for construction within the coming few decades. The video has gained attention for an unexpected detail - a NASA Space Shuttle launching from a distant pad, as first noted by Space.

China's space agency unveiled a CGI video depicting its ambitious plans for a lunar base, aiming for construction within the coming few decades. The video has gained attention for an unexpected detail - a NASA Space Shuttle launching from a distant pad, as first noted by Space.com. This inclusion is curious, as the Space Shuttle programme ended over a decade ago, and China and NASA currently have limited collaboration in space exploration. Also read: 'Wall of Death' workout can keep astronauts fit on the Moon. Here's how it works As per space reporter Jack Kuhr, the state-run China Global Television Network had come up with a fix to hide the Shuttle taking off in the background. He posted a hilarious tweet saying, "boom, it has been fixed". Boom problem solved. CGTN went ahead and slapped an ol' reliable blur bar over the Shuttle https://t.co/GltGw0c17x pic.twitter.com/bkuBT86YaN — Jack Kuhr 👨‍🚀 (@JackKuhr) April 25, 2024 × NASA retired its workhorse spacecraft in 2011, relying on Russia's Soyuz capsules to staff the International Space Station until the advent of SpaceX's Crew Dragon. While retired in 2011, the Space Shuttle remains a widely recognised symbol of spaceflight and may have been a readily available 3D model for the animation. This detail is particularly interesting given the current restrictions on collaboration between China's space programme and NASA. Last month, NASA administrator Bill Nelson raised concerns about potential military applications within China's space activities. Also read: Is your iPhone alarm not playing a sound? Apple says it's working to fix issue China's space agency has made major headwinds in its efforts to explore space, from successfully landing a spacecraft on the far side of the Moon to building an entire space station in a matter of just two years. China's space agency is pioneering methods for building lunar habitats using bricks made from moon dust. China is also exploring the possibility of utilising ancient lunar lava tubes for potential bases. China's technical progress in lunar construction is undeniable. They are a strong contender in the race to establish a lasting human presence on the Moon. (With inputs from agencies)

CGI video of Chinese lunar base has an unexpected inclusion. Wait, is that a US shuttle?

China has been planning to set up an all-seeing surveillance system on the moon in the wake of the success of the massive video surveillance network of the country, known as Skynet.&nbsp;

According to Chinese officials, the new system will strengthen the security of the upcoming lunar base, will secure assets and track foreign visitors to the moon.

The agencies, planning the project, said that the lessons learnt from Skynet will help them build and operate the optical surveillance system for the lunar research station of China.&nbsp;

Skynet or Tianwang is the largest video surveillance network in the world, which includes more than 600 million cameras. In this system, one camera monitors every two adult Chinese citizens and virtually covers every corner of the country.

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“The construction and operation of the optical surveillance system for the (International) Lunar Research Station can draw on the successful experience … of China’s Skynet project,” said the Lunar Exploration and Space Engineering Centre of the China National Space Administration (CNSA), in a paper published in the Chinese academic journal Acta Optica Sinica on February 22.

The co-authoring organisations like the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhejiang University and the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation are the main agencies which manage and execute the lunar programme of China and play an important role in establishing technical standards.

<h2>All about the lunar version of Skynet</h2>

The lunar version of China's Skynet will include a large number of high-performance security cameras that operate in infrared zones or visible light.

These cameras, which generally weigh only 100 grammes (3½ oz) each, will be fitted with AI-driven chips “capable of identifying, locating, tracking and aiming at suspicious targets independently”, as per the paper.

It said that if “abnormalities” get detected in the system, it will “promptly generate alarm signals and initiate appropriate response measures”. The paper did not mention what kind of measures will be adopted.

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The cameras, in batches, will land on the moon and will get automatically connected with each other to ensure seamless coverage of the station area, as per the paper.

The proposed lunar research station, which has a radius of more than 6km (3.7 miles), is a large complex and will house a communication hub, power station, command centre, scientific facilities and a group of robots.

The station will have its own satellites for navigation, remote sensing and communication.

(With inputs from agencies)

China has been planning to set up an all-seeing surveillance system on the moon in the wake of the success of the massive video surveillance network of the country, known as Skynet.

China has been planning to set up an all-seeing surveillance system on the moon in the wake of the success of the massive video surveillance network of the country, known as Skynet. According to Chinese officials, the new system will strengthen the security of the upcoming lunar base, will secure assets and track foreign visitors to the moon. The agencies, planning the project, said that the lessons learnt from Skynet will help them build and operate the optical surveillance system for the lunar research station of China. Skynet or Tianwang is the largest video surveillance network in the world, which includes more than 600 million cameras. In this system, one camera monitors every two adult Chinese citizens and virtually covers every corner of the country. Also Read: China to raise defence spending as Beijing adopts tougher language against Taiwan “The construction and operation of the optical surveillance system for the (International) Lunar Research Station can draw on the successful experience … of China’s Skynet project,” said the Lunar Exploration and Space Engineering Centre of the China National Space Administration (CNSA), in a paper published in the Chinese academic journal Acta Optica Sinica on February 22. The co-authoring organisations like the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhejiang University and the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation are the main agencies which manage and execute the lunar programme of China and play an important role in establishing technical standards. All about the lunar version of Skynet The lunar version of China's Skynet will include a large number of high-performance security cameras that operate in infrared zones or visible light. These cameras, which generally weigh only 100 grammes (3½ oz) each, will be fitted with AI-driven chips “capable of identifying, locating, tracking and aiming at suspicious targets independently”, as per the paper. It said that if “abnormalities” get detected in the system, it will “promptly generate alarm signals and initiate appropriate response measures”. The paper did not mention what kind of measures will be adopted. Watch: China raises defence spending by 7.1 percent, to improve childbirth policies The cameras, in batches, will land on the moon and will get automatically connected with each other to ensure seamless coverage of the station area, as per the paper. The proposed lunar research station, which has a radius of more than 6km (3.7 miles), is a large complex and will house a communication hub, power station, command centre, scientific facilities and a group of robots. The station will have its own satellites for navigation, remote sensing and communication. (With inputs from agencies)

China plans ‘all-seeing’ surveillance camera network on moon to secure its lunar base

As part of its increased challenge to NASA's dominance in space exploration, China wants to establish its first base on the moon by 2028, followed by the landing of astronauts there in the years that follow.&nbsp;

According to Caixin, the lunar base will probably be powered by nuclear energy. The Chang'e 6, 7 and 8 missions would build the lander, hopper, orbiter, and rover that make up its basic configuration.&nbsp;

"Our astronauts will likely be able to go to the moon within 10 years," Wu Weiran, the programme's main designer, stated in an interview with CCTV earlier this week.&nbsp;

He claimed that nuclear energy can provide long-term, high-power energy requirements of the lunar base.

In recent years, China has stepped up its space programme, sending rovers to the moon, constructing its own space station, and aiming for Mars.&nbsp;

It now competes directly with the US as a result of the plans. NASA has a rover on Mars and plans to send men back to the moon this decade for the first time since the Apollo programme came to an end in the 1970s.&nbsp;

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In addition to sending astronauts to the moon, China and the US are both investing enormous sums of money to gain access to resources that might support life on the moon or enable the sending of spacecraft to Mars.

China was the first nation to send a rover to the moon's far side in 2019 and returned with its first lunar samples.&nbsp;

The base will serve as the first outpost on the moon's South Pole, which researchers believe to be the ideal location to find water. That area of the moon is a target for NASA as well. In the future, China wants to turn the base into a global research facility.

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As part of its increased challenge to NASA's dominance in space exploration, China wants to establish its first base on the moon by 2028, followed by the landing of astronauts there in the years that follow.

As part of its increased challenge to NASA's dominance in space exploration, China wants to establish its first base on the moon by 2028, followed by the landing of astronauts there in the years that follow. According to Caixin, the lunar base will probably be powered by nuclear energy. The Chang'e 6, 7 and 8 missions would build the lander, hopper, orbiter, and rover that make up its basic configuration. "Our astronauts will likely be able to go to the moon within 10 years," Wu Weiran, the programme's main designer, stated in an interview with CCTV earlier this week. He claimed that nuclear energy can provide long-term, high-power energy requirements of the lunar base. In recent years, China has stepped up its space programme, sending rovers to the moon, constructing its own space station, and aiming for Mars. It now competes directly with the US as a result of the plans. NASA has a rover on Mars and plans to send men back to the moon this decade for the first time since the Apollo programme came to an end in the 1970s. Also Read: EU allows 5G rollout in flights; 'Sky is no longer a limit' In addition to sending astronauts to the moon, China and the US are both investing enormous sums of money to gain access to resources that might support life on the moon or enable the sending of spacecraft to Mars. China was the first nation to send a rover to the moon's far side in 2019 and returned with its first lunar samples. The base will serve as the first outpost on the moon's South Pole, which researchers believe to be the ideal location to find water. That area of the moon is a target for NASA as well. In the future, China wants to turn the base into a global research facility. (with inputs from agencies)

China to build its first base on moon by 2028, plans to power it by nuclear energy

China will seek to establish an international lunar base one day, possibly using 3D printing technology to build facilities, the Chinese space agency said Monday, weeks after landing a rover on the moon's far side.

The agency said four more lunar missions are planned, confirming the launch of a probe by the end of the year to bring back samples from the moon.

The future launches will culminate with <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/how-cold-is-the-moon-at-night-china-to-find-out-190033">a mission to test equipment for an international moon research base</a>, Wu Yanhua, deputy chief commander of China's Lunar Exploration Programme, said at a press briefing.

"China, the United States, Russia and Europe are all discussing whether to build a research base or a research station on the moon," Wu said.

Scientists are looking into "whether we can use 3D printing technology" to build lunar facilities, he added.

China took a major step in its ambition to achieve space superpower status when it became the first nation to land a probe on the far side of the moon on January 3.

The Chang'e-4 lander -- named after the moon goddess in Chinese mythology -- released a rover that will perform experiments in the Von Karman Crater, which is located in the South Pole-Aitken Basin.

The rover, dubbed Yutu-2 (Jade Rabbit), was preparing to go back to work after waking from five days of hibernation on Thursday.

"It will be the first time that we are able to study the origin and formation... (of) the darker side the moon, including the age of... the moon," said Wu Weiren, general designer of the Lunar Exploration Programme.

Basking the mission's success, the China National Space Administration discussed plans for the future missions.

The Chang'e-5 probe, originally scheduled to collect moon samples in the second half of 2017, will launch by the end of the year, Wu said.

The mission was delayed after its planned carrier, the powerful Long March 5 Y2 rocket, failed in a separate launch in July 2017.

Following that mission, China will launch Chang'e-6 to gather samples on the moon's south pole and bring them back to Earth, Wu said.

"We will decide whether it will do it on the dark side of the moon or the near side depending on the sampling situation of the Chang'e-5," Wu told reporters.

It will be followed by Chang'e-7, which will conduct a "comprehensive exploration of the moon's south pole", including its topography, material composition and space environment, he said.

Finally, the Chang'e-8 mission will test technologies and do "some preliminary exploration for countries to jointly build a lunar research base in the future", Wu said.

China will seek to establish an international lunar base one day, possibly using 3D printing technology to build facilities, the Chinese space agency said Monday, weeks after landing a rover on the moon's far side.

China will seek to establish an international lunar base one day, possibly using 3D printing technology to build facilities, the Chinese space agency said Monday, weeks after landing a rover on the moon's far side. The agency said four more lunar missions are planned, confirming the launch of a probe by the end of the year to bring back samples from the moon. The future launches will culminate with a mission to test equipment for an international moon research base, Wu Yanhua, deputy chief commander of China's Lunar Exploration Programme, said at a press briefing. "China, the United States, Russia and Europe are all discussing whether to build a research base or a research station on the moon," Wu said. Scientists are looking into "whether we can use 3D printing technology" to build lunar facilities, he added. China took a major step in its ambition to achieve space superpower status when it became the first nation to land a probe on the far side of the moon on January 3. The Chang'e-4 lander -- named after the moon goddess in Chinese mythology -- released a rover that will perform experiments in the Von Karman Crater, which is located in the South Pole-Aitken Basin. The rover, dubbed Yutu-2 (Jade Rabbit), was preparing to go back to work after waking from five days of hibernation on Thursday. "It will be the first time that we are able to study the origin and formation... (of) the darker side the moon, including the age of... the moon," said Wu Weiren, general designer of the Lunar Exploration Programme. Basking the mission's success, the China National Space Administration discussed plans for the future missions. The Chang'e-5 probe, originally scheduled to collect moon samples in the second half of 2017, will launch by the end of the year, Wu said. The mission was delayed after its planned carrier, the powerful Long March 5 Y2 rocket, failed in a separate launch in July 2017. Following that mission, China will launch Chang'e-6 to gather samples on the moon's south pole and bring them back to Earth, Wu said. "We will decide whether it will do it on the dark side of the moon or the near side depending on the sampling situation of the Chang'e-5," Wu told reporters. It will be followed by Chang'e-7, which will conduct a "comprehensive exploration of the moon's south pole", including its topography, material composition and space environment, he said. Finally, the Chang'e-8 mission will test technologies and do "some preliminary exploration for countries to jointly build a lunar research base in the future", Wu said.

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China says it is looking to build base on the moon