Astronomers say a Chinese rocket could hit the moon's surface on March 4. The news of the impending crash comes as Beijing outlines a five-year plan for the development and progress of outer space, which will include satellites, deeper space and more people in orbit. Mention of sending.
Analysts believe that China, despite its impending rocket crash, could achieve many progress goals in outer space during its five-year plan.
China's space program is seen as a rival to the space programs of Russia and the United States, especially with regard to the use of space technology for commercial purposes.
"China needs to be taken seriously in the face of increasing competition," said Marco Caesar, director of space at the Telgroup market analysis firm.
"Although the United States is ahead of countries like China in this regard, their economies are growing rapidly and they are about to reach it," he added.
