LBCI

China wants to start using moon soil to build lunar bases as soon as this decade

Variety

13-04-2023 | 05:00

Share

Share

China wants to start using moon soil to build lunar bases as soon as this decade

2^min

China wants to start building a lunar base using soil from the moon in five years, Chinese media reported, with the ambitious plan kicking off as soon as this decade.

More than 100 Chinese scientists, researchers and space contractors recently met at a conference in the central Chinese city of Wuhan to discuss ways to build infrastructure on the moon, local media reported.

Ding Lieyun, an expert from the Chinese Academy of Engineering, said a team is designing a robot named "Chinese Super Masons" to make bricks out of lunar soil, according to Changjiang Daily.

"Building a habitat on the moon is needed for long-term lunar explorations, and will certainly be realised in the future," Ding said, while acknowledging the difficulty of achieving it in the short term, according to the report.

The robot tasked with making the "lunar soil brick" will be launched during China's Chang'e-8 mission around 2028, Ding said, adding that the country is aiming to retrieve the world's first soil sample from the far side of the moon in a mission around 2025.

China previously retrieved soil samples from the near side of the moon with its Chang'e-5 mission in 2020, state media reported.

The country has stated that it wants its astronauts to stay on the moon for long periods once it establishes a lunar research station.

Ding and dozens of experts were attending the Extraterrestrial Construction Conference held at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan this past weekend.

China

Wants

Start

Using

Moon

Soil

Build

Lunar

Bases

Soon

This Decade

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Digital transformation: US Ambassador highlights confidence in Lebanon as Oracle deal takes off

News Bulletin Reports

2025-12-08

Digital transformation: US Ambassador highlights confidence in Lebanon as Oracle deal takes off

US Ambassador to Lebanon: We are working to finalize the Army Commander’s visit to America

2025-12-10

US Ambassador to Lebanon: We are working to finalize the Army Commander’s visit to America

Israeli army issues evacuation warning for Yanouh residents

2025-12-13

Israeli army issues evacuation warning for Yanouh residents

Health Minister to LBCI: Tannourine water case technical, ministry explores options to ensure safety

2025-10-15

Health Minister to LBCI: Tannourine water case technical, ministry explores options to ensure safety

Videos

Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to hear their people’s cry for peace, singles out Lebanon (video)

2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to hear their people’s cry for peace, singles out Lebanon (video)

At Beirut waterfront, Pope Leo XIV rides through cheering crowds (video)

2025-12-02

At Beirut waterfront, Pope Leo XIV rides through cheering crowds (video)

At Beirut Port, Pope Leo XIV offers silent prayer for blast victims (video)

2025-12-02

At Beirut Port, Pope Leo XIV offers silent prayer for blast victims (video)

Pope Leo XIV opens hospital visit with Arabic ’Sabah el-kheir’ — Video

2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV opens hospital visit with Arabic ’Sabah el-kheir’ — Video

Pope Leo XIV tells Lebanese youth Lebanon’s future ‘is in your hands’; watch full speech here

2025-12-01

Pope Leo XIV tells Lebanese youth Lebanon’s future ‘is in your hands’; watch full speech here

Pope Leo XIV moved by youth turnout in Bkerke: Video

2025-12-01

Pope Leo XIV moved by youth turnout in Bkerke: Video

Pope Leo leaves for Istanbul—Video

Middle East News

2025-11-27

Pope Leo leaves for Istanbul—Video

Pope Leo arrives at Turkey's Presidential Palace—Video

Middle East News

2025-11-27

Pope Leo arrives at Turkey's Presidential Palace—Video

Pope Leo visits Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's mausoleum—Video

Middle East News

2025-11-27

Pope Leo visits Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's mausoleum—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Yanouh operation raises tensions in Lebanon’s south, draws Israeli warning and army action

1

Yanouh operation raises tensions in Lebanon’s south, draws Israeli warning and army action

23 Lebanese prisoners, 42 missing: How will Lebanon respond to the latest detainees’ list?

2

23 Lebanese prisoners, 42 missing: How will Lebanon respond to the latest detainees’ list?

Lebanese President condemns Sydney attack

3

Lebanese President condemns Sydney attack

Lebanese Army says inspection averted Israeli threat to strike southern town of Yanouh

4

Lebanese Army says inspection averted Israeli threat to strike southern town of Yanouh

From Syria to Lebanon and Gaza: Far-right groups push stretches across regional borders

5

From Syria to Lebanon and Gaza: Far-right groups push stretches across regional borders

Israeli strike in South Lebanon's Yater kills one, wounds another

6

Israeli strike in South Lebanon's Yater kills one, wounds another

Israeli army says struck three Hezbollah members in South Lebanon

7

Israeli army says struck three Hezbollah members in South Lebanon

Ten killed in Australia Bondi Beach shooting on Jewish holiday, two in custody

8

Ten killed in Australia Bondi Beach shooting on Jewish holiday, two in custody

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More