South Africa Adds Far Side Radio Telescope to China's Chang'e-8 Lunar Mission

South Africa Adds Far Side Radio Telescope to China's Chang'e-8 Lunar Mission

Africa is set to make history as its first lunar mission, Africa2Moon, prepares to launch aboard China’s Chang’e-8, marking a groundbreaking moment for the continent’s space ambitions. Spearheaded by South African scientists, the mission aims to deploy a radio telescope array on the Moon’s far side to study the universe in low frequencies.

Chang'e 8 is a planned robotic mission by China to explore the lunar south pole (far side) and to test technologies for the future International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). The mission is expected to launch in 2028 and will include a lander, a rover, and a humanoid robot. Pakistan's national space agency, the Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), will contribute the country's first lunar rover aboard the Chang'e-8 mission as a part of the wider ILRS program.

Video Credit: CGTN Africa
Duration: 3 minutes
Release Date: June 7, 2025

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