China's Plan for a CREWED Lunar Landing in 2029

China has revealed plans to land two Chinese astronauts on the lunar surface by 2030, and is currently developing a heavy lift rocket, a crewed spacecraft, and a lunar lander to support this mission.
In this episode, we do a deep dive into the space hardware, the timelines, as well as a comparison with Apollo and Artemis.
The coming decade is going to be packed with lunar activity, both crewed and uncrewed!

00:00 Introduction
00:50 China's robotic exploration program (Chang'e)
02:12 Crewed lunar exploration: early plans
03:44 Crewed lunar landing in 2029 (the Long March 10, NGCS, and lunar module)
07:00 Ground News
08:16 Mission profile (step-by-step)
10:27 Comparison with Apollo and Artemis
12:24 The timeline!

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Credits for various visuals: NASA, ESA, CMSA, CNSA, CALT, CASC, DSEL, SpaceX, Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin

[DongfangHour]

I want to thank the viewers who noted that an earlier version of this video (uploaded only during a few minutes) had some b-roll missing at around ~4 minutes.
Considering the amount of time that was poured into this episode, this was a real life-saver. Thank you 😊

[expatxile]

This has been an absolutely amazing episode 10/10. Greetings from Argentina.

[davidpescod]

China’s plan for a manned lunar landing in 2029 are truly exciting. Many thanks for a great video in which you explain the evolution of the landing vehicle. Another potentially wonderful achievement for China’s space research

[dddddh]

Unusual knowledge: Of all countries' space plans in the world, only China can complete them on time or even ahead of schedule.

[Richard_H_U]

Thank you, Jean.
Your presentations are well researched, informative and balanced.

[JohnSmith-cbqx]

Anything that heats up the space race and gets more funding directed to space exploration is a huge win. Looking forward to seeing Chinese boots on lunar soil.

[georgejesson]

China : can we join the ISS?
USA : NO never!
China : ok hold my beer....

[ambition]

00:00: 🌕 China plans to have astronauts on the moon within the next seven years, aiming to establish a long-term presence on the moon.
3:16: 🚀 China is reshuffling its plans for lunar missions, with a focus on sending astronauts to the Moon before 2030.
6:34: 🚀 China's lunar mission involves two launches, with a lunar module and ngcs spacecraft, and a short stay on the lunar surface.
9:40: 🚀 China's first crewed lunar mission, similar to the Apollo program, involves selecting samples, performing experiments, and using a lunar rover within a 10-kilometer distance of the landing zone.
12:36: 🚀 China and Artemis are planning multiple lunar missions between 2025 and 2030, including a lunar research station in the 2030s.
Recap by Tammy AI

[leolee]

Love your program! Keep up the good work!

[jeffreyschweitzer]

This version looks great…Especially detailed and informative video…great job 加油👏

[jukio]

I like China's approach to this, it's simple and realistic. All the futuristic stuff can come later. 😂

[kumbackquatsta]

i hope to see dongfang hour covering this when it happens!

[Oldman]

Very interesting and informative. Thank you so much for this content. Will be looking out for you in the future.

[silversurfergw]

Really enjoyed the step by step technical aspects and requirements. Well researched and presented.

[kiikaala]

That tether system for catching the rocket, amazing!

[joosiekawk]

Looking forward to see China live broadcasting from the moon via quantum satalite.

[kumbackquatsta]

china will do it, and i can't wait!

[meilingfoo]

Greetings from Malaysia, Jean...have been waiting impatiently for your latest video! Keep up the great work.

[onoofo]

The People's Republic of China was established on October 1, 1949, and 2029 marks its 80th anniversary

[ejkalegal]

I'm glad. I hope China continues to make rapid progress. I want them worrking like crazy to build space stations, Moon stations, Mars stations. Only the fear and envy on our part to such achievements will our own nations be motivated to outdo them. Lets dive deep into a new 21st century space race. Humanity benefits.