China’s first moon astronauts could land at this surprising site
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China is likely targeting Rimae Bode, a flat equatorial region on the moon's near side, for its first crewed lunar landing by 2030, rather than the more challenging south pole that the U.S. plans to explore. This site offers safer terrain, constant communication with Earth, and unique volcanic glass deposits that could reveal the moon's interior composition and water resources.
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