China is accelerating its plans for a manned moon landing, targeting a crewed lunar expedition by 2030. The China Manned Space Agency reported significant progress in infrastructure development and key spacecraft and rocket construction.

• Key infrastructure development at the Wenchang Space Launch Center and ground support systems will be prioritized in 2026.
• The China Manned Space Agency is overseeing the development of the Long March 10 rocket, Mengzhou crew spacecraft, and Lanyue lunar lander.
• If successful, this mission will make China the second nation to land astronauts on the moon after the United States.