China has achieved a major breakthrough by successfully firing a highly precise laser at its Moon-orbiting Tiandu-1 satellite in broad daylight, a feat likened to hitting a single hair from over 6 miles away.

This advancement enables continuous navigation and communication between Earth and the Moon, crucial for future lunar missions including rovers and crewed landings.

The laser ranging capability overcomes solar interference challenges, supporting China’s ambitious Earth-Moon relay network and lunar base projects like the International Lunar Research Station.

These innovations underscore China’s leadership in space exploration and its commitment to sustained lunar presence and international collaboration.