Chinese Space Program

China's space program, managed by the China National Space Administration (CNSA), has rapidly advanced since its inception in the 1950s. It encompasses satellite launches, crewed spaceflights, lunar exploration, and plans for Mars missions. Notable achievements include the successful manned Shenzhou missions and the Tiangong space stations. China's Chang'e program has seen robotic missions to the Moon, while the Tianwen-1 mission successfully placed a rover on Mars in 2021. The program reflects China's ambition to become a leading space exploration nation, focusing on scientific research, technological innovation, and international collaboration.