The Chinese Planetary Exploration Programme and its Implications for Europe

Explore China's rapidly advancing space exploration program through this comprehensive webinar that examines successful lunar and Martian missions alongside future planned expeditions to small bodies, Venus, Jupiter, and beyond. Gain insights into the strategic implications of China's accelerating space capabilities for European space initiatives and international collaboration. Learn about the current state and trajectory of Chinese planetary science missions from Michel Blanc of IRAP in Toulouse, France, who provides expert analysis based on close observation of China's space program development. Understand the broader context of how China's achievements in space exploration are reshaping the global landscape of planetary science and what this means for future European space endeavors and partnerships.