๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ CNSA

China National Space Administration โ€” rising fast with lunar exploration, space stations, Mars missions, and deep-space ambitions.

Overview

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) oversees Chinaโ€™s space missions and development programs. In two decades, China has rapidly become one of the most advanced space powers, notably establishing its own space station, landing rovers on the Moon and Mars, and pursuing sample-return missions.

CNSA's long-term goals include lunar bases, deep-space exploration, asteroid mining, and human Mars missions.

Major Achievements

  • ๐ŸŒ• First soft landing on Moonโ€™s far side โ€” Chang'e-4
  • ๐Ÿค– Mars rover Zhurong successfully explored Mars terrain
  • ๐Ÿ— Built and operates independent space station: Tiangong
  • ๐Ÿš€ World's most active rocket launch program (recent years)
  • ๐Ÿงช Sample return missions from Moon (Changโ€™e-5)

Key Missions

Timeline

2003 โ€” First crewed spacecraft: Shenzhou 5
2007 โ€” First lunar orbiter: Changโ€™e-1
2013 โ€” First lunar rover: Yutu (Changโ€™e-3)
2019 โ€” First landing on Moonโ€™s far side: Changโ€™e-4
2021 โ€” Mars rover lands: Tianwen-1 / Zhurong
2022+ โ€” Tiangong Space Station fully operational

Watch CNSA Highlights

๐Ÿ”— Changโ€™e-4 Far-Side Landing
๐Ÿ”— Tiangong Space Station Tour