China's crewed lunar landing mission expected in 2033

Beijing plans to send astronauts to the Moon by 2033, according to a new report from the China National Space Administration (CNSA).

The mission, known as the Chang'e-7, will be the third in a series of Chinese lunar exploration missions. The Chang'e-4 mission in 2019 made history as the first spacecraft to land on the far side of the Moon.

The Chang'e-7 mission will be more ambitious than its predecessors. It will involve sending a crew of three astronauts to the Moon's surface for a stay of up to 10 days. The astronauts will conduct a variety of experiments, including geological surveys and resource exploration.

The CNSA has not yet released a detailed timeline for the Chang'e-7 mission, but the report indicates that it is expected to launch in 2033.

China's plans to send astronauts to the Moon are part of a broader effort to become a major space power. The country has already sent a rover to Mars and plans to build a space station in orbit around the Earth.

If the Chang'e-7 mission is successful, it will be a major milestone in China's space program and a significant step forward in the exploration of the Moon.

The mission will also be a major challenge. The Moon's surface is a harsh environment, and the astronauts will need to be able to survive in extreme temperatures, radiation, and dust.

However, the CNSA is confident that it has the technology and expertise to overcome these challenges. The agency has already conducted a number of successful unmanned missions to the Moon, and it is currently developing a new generation of spacecraft and rockets.

If the Chang'e-7 mission is successful, it will be a major boost for China's space program and a significant step forward in the exploration of the Moon.