China develops lunar robot for 2028 Chang'e-8 mission to conduct experiments and monitor lander.

Chinese scientists are developing a multifunctional lunar robot with charging capabilities for the Chang'e-8 mission, set to launch around 2028. The robot, weighing about 100 kilograms, can conduct experiments and monitor the lunar lander. It aims to overcome challenges like extreme temperatures and autonomous navigation without satellite reliance. The mission complements the Chang'e-7, launching in 2026, to establish a lunar research station.

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