TOPIC : Space Discovery

The "impossible" becomes the "possible" whenever we achieve a human breakthrough. One example is China's lunar exploration program that seeks to accomplish a manned moon landing in the next decade, and create a research station where we can broaden our understanding of Earth's only natural satellite. This story by our Host James Chau.

From the race to the moon to exploring the cosmos, scientific developments aimed at understanding space have helped to advance life here on Earth. And China is right behind the US in leading new satellite innovations that will further transform our lives. Our Host James Chau explores the latest in tech.

The Chang’e 5 lunar vessel has landed on the moon—gathering samples from the moon\'s surface for the first time in 44 years. It’s a scientific feat and testament to human ingenuity. And it’s a symbolic mission for China, where people look to the moon to guide their calendar and holidays. Our Host James Chau describes the technology onboard the spacecraft and what the mission could teach us about the moon.

For millennia, societies and civilizations have looked to the sky for answers, including the Chinese people. From Confucian teachings to astrological belief systems, what goes on above—and how it impacts us on the ground—has been a part of their cultural fabric since ancient times, and on the 50th anniversary of China’s entry into the space race, they are now on a seven-month journey to Mars. Our Host James Chau tells the story of China’s relationship with space and its Mars mission launch.

Millions of us rely on satellite technology every day, whether it be ordering food for delivery, checking the weather, or routing our way home on our smartphones. With China’s launch of its Beidou satellite system, global navigation technology is about to get an upgrade. Beidou, named after the Big Dipper constellation in Chinese, is a group of satellites positioned on different orbits that will allow clearer communication and better coverage around the world. Watch our story to learn more about its impacts on our daily lives.