China to launch moon rover on Monday

[Terpe]

China will launch its first ever moon rover mission on Monday, state media said, as Beijing embarks on the latest stage in its ambitious space program.



Source:-
http://www.rappler.com/science-natur...n-rover-launch

[Terpe]

Hmmm, another piece of land for China to lay claims to then

[joebloggs]

Hmmm, another piece of land for China to lay claims to then

I bet they will be the first to put a 'permanently manned research lab' on there

[Terpe]

I bet they will be the first to put a 'permanently manned research lab' on there

They've already declared their intention to do that.
They have a current strategy in place and a timeline to a manned Moon Station.

Most likely with a large protection zone over land and air

[joebloggs]

They've already declared their intention to do that.
They have a current strategy in place and a timeline to a manned Moon Station.

Most likely with a large protection zone over land and air

and underground

[Michael Parnham]

It may even change some of their traditional beliefs!