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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: Rick on Aug 15, 2007, 15:37:12

Title: China to map 'every inch' of the moon
Post by: Rick on Aug 15, 2007, 15:37:12
China has announced plans to map "every inch" of the surface of the Moon as part of its ambitious space-exploration programme.

The NSA (National Space Administration) also made no bones about China's commercial interest in space, telling reporters that the Moon holds the key to future generation of energy.

More: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/08/10/moon_helium/