China to Have Human Base on Moon by 2035

China has announced new plans for its ambitious moon base project. At a conference in Anhui, China, on September 5, 2024, China shared detailed plans for the project.

In the first phase, of the project, the moon base of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) located near the lunar south pole will be completed around 2035.

The second phase, expected to be ready by 2050, will expand the moon base into a larger network.

This network will have a central hub in lunar orbit and include exploration stations on the lunar surface, such as at the south pole, the equator, and the far side of the moon.

The ILRS will be powered by solar energy, as well as radioisotope and nuclear generators. The plan also includes creating communication networks between the moon and Earth, as well as high-speed communication systems on the moon. Various lunar vehicles, such as rovers and long-range unmanned vehicles will be used for the project.

China is also working to attract international partners for the ILRS.

Recently, Senegal became the 13th country to join the project.