The Heat: Space Exploration

China launched a Long March 8 rocket carrying a satellite that will serve as a communication relay for the Chang'e 6 mission. The probe will gather lunar material from the far side of the moon. Beijing is planning for a record 100 launches this year with growing help from the private sector. #heat #space #moon Joining the discussion:  Xu Yansong is a Former Director at the China National Space Administration.  Yang Yuguang is Vice Chair at the International Astronautical Federation.  Amitabha Ghosh is a planetary scientist.  Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.