China Outlines Multi-Launch Scheme For Manned Moon Landing

NGMLV
Model of New Generation Manned Launch Vehicle at Airshow China in 2018.
Credit: Bradley Perrett / AW&ST
SYDNEY—China is developing a multi-shot plan for a manned Moon landing that would feature docking in lunar orbit and a low-risk launcher based on current technology. The rocket, previously revealed as a concept but now confirmed as the focus of a contemplated mission plan, would have less than half...

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