Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - China and Thailandhave inked preliminary agreements to collaborate on the peaceful explorationand use of space, as well as on the development of international lunar researchstations.
According to the China National SpaceAdministration, these agreements serve as a significant step towardscooperation in space exploration between the two countries. Both nations planto establish a joint working group focused on space exploration andapplications, signaling a more in-depth engagement in space science andtechnology.
The partnership also extends to the constructionand management of lunar research stations, highlighting both countries'ambition to contribute to the exploration of the moon. In 2023, China selecteda space weather monitoring instrument developed by Thailand to be part of itsChang'e-7 lunar probe mission. The highly anticipated space program, scheduledfor launch around 2026, is set to investigate the moon's South Pole resourcesto support long-term human living conditions on the lunar surface.
China said its ambition to have astronauts on themoon by 2030 complements the collaborative efforts with Thailand, placing bothnations as leaders in global space exploration initiatives. The partnershipalso emphasizes their mutual commitment to unraveling the secrets of outerspace and utilising the moon's resources for future generations./.
According to the China National SpaceAdministration, these agreements serve as a significant step towardscooperation in space exploration between the two countries. Both nations planto establish a joint working group focused on space exploration andapplications, signaling a more in-depth engagement in space science andtechnology.
The partnership also extends to the constructionand management of lunar research stations, highlighting both countries'ambition to contribute to the exploration of the moon. In 2023, China selecteda space weather monitoring instrument developed by Thailand to be part of itsChang'e-7 lunar probe mission. The highly anticipated space program, scheduledfor launch around 2026, is set to investigate the moon's South Pole resourcesto support long-term human living conditions on the lunar surface.
China said its ambition to have astronauts on themoon by 2030 complements the collaborative efforts with Thailand, placing bothnations as leaders in global space exploration initiatives. The partnershipalso emphasizes their mutual commitment to unraveling the secrets of outerspace and utilising the moon's resources for future generations./.
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