Published: 17:34, August 7, 2025 | Updated: 17:41, August 7, 2025
China completes first landing, takeoff test of manned lunar lander
By Xinhua
This photo shows the exterior design of China's moon-landing spacesuit during the third Spacesuit Technology Forum in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, Sept 28, 2024. (PHOTO / XINHUA) 

HUAILAI, Hebei - China on Thursday announced that it has successfully completed a comprehensive test for the landing and takeoff of its manned lunar lander at a test site in Huailai county, Hebei province.

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The test completed on Wednesday represents a key step in the development of China's manned lunar exploration program, and it also marks the first time that China has carried out a test for extraterrestrial landing and takeoff of a manned spacecraft, said the China Manned Space Agency.