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. 🌍❤️
