China is developing a multishot plan for a manned Moon landing that would feature docking in lunar orbit and a low-risk launcher based on current technology.

The rocket, previously revealed as a concept but now confirmed as the focus of a contemplated mission plan, would have half the launch capability of the full-scale Moon rocket that the country also is working on.

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