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Andrew Jones

China to land astronauts on the moon by 2030, lunar scientist says

an illustration of a Chinese moon base

China will definitely put boots on the moon within the next seven years, according to a leading Chinese lunar scientist.

"By 2030, the Chinese people will definitely be able to set foot on the moon. That's not a problem," Wu Weiren, chief designer of China's lunar exploration program, told Chinese broadcaster CCTV on April 18, ahead of the country's national "space day" on April 24.

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