China and Thailand signed initial pacts on Friday to co-operate on peaceful use of outer space and international lunar research stations, the Chinese space agency said.
The countries aim to form a joint working group on space exploration and applications, encompassing data exchanges and personnel training, according to the memorandums of understanding.
They also agreed to co-operate on plans for appraising, engineering and managing lunar research stations, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said in a statement.
In 2023, China selected a space weather monitor developed by Thailand for its Chang'e-7 lunar probe mission, the agency added, according to Reuters.
To be launched around 2026, the Chang'e-7 mission will explore resources on the moon's south pole, looking to sustain long-term human habitation. China aims to land astronauts on the moon by 2030.
China, Thailand Sign Pacts on Outer Space, Lunar Outposts
FILE PHOTO: A photo taken by NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik from the International Space Station on August 3, 2017. NASA/Handout via REUTERS
China, Thailand Sign Pacts on Outer Space, Lunar Outposts
FILE PHOTO: A photo taken by NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik from the International Space Station on August 3, 2017. NASA/Handout via REUTERS
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