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China Is Building a Budget Lunar Cargo System for Moon Base Construction
Key Takeaways
- A Chinese state space contractor unveiled a concept for a low-cost lunar cargo transport system to supply its planned Moon base
- China's ILRS program targets a permanent lunar research station by the early 2030s, requiring massive cargo logistics at sustainable cost
- Reducing lunar cargo costs from tens of thousands to a few thousand dollars per kilogram could transform Moon base economics
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DT Editorial Team··4 min read·via spacenews.com
