China aces test of next-gen lunar capsule and rocket in effort to land humans on moon before NASA (video)

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by Mike Wall
February 11, 2026
China aces test of next-gen lunar capsule and rocket in effort to land humans on moon before NASA (video)
The country is hoping the next boots on the lunar surface will be those of a taikonaut, not an astronaut.
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Originally published on Space.com on 2/11/2026