For thousands of years, the moon has been China’s celestial muse—inspiring poets, uniting families, and now fueling one of the world’s most ambitious space programs.
Ancient verses in the Shijing compared the moon’s glow to timeless beauty, while Tang Dynasty legend Li Bai poured homesickness into moonlit poetry. Fast-forward to today, and that same lunar obsession powers rockets: China’s Chang’e missions (named after the moon goddess!) have landed rovers, collected samples, and even sparked talk of a future lunar base.
Why the moon? It’s more than science. As one Beijing researcher told us: \"Every launch connects our heritage to tomorrow’s discoveries.\" From Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns to mission control screens, the moon remains a shared symbol—linking generations and continents under one sky.
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