The
China National Space Administration (CNSA) has opened applications for domestic entities interested in developing major instruments for the
Chang’e 8 mission, including a device to make bricks out of moon soil and a robot to assemble them.
The CNSA said on its website last week that it aimed “give full play to the strengths of all parties” and achieve internationally advanced technologies and innovative research results.
Teams from enterprises, universities, and research institutes have until March 10 to register their intentions, along with preliminary proposals that are technically feasible, financially viable, and manageable within the mission timeline.
