Thai National Newspaper, on April 26th, article titled: As China Expands Space Partnerships, Thai Scientific Community Actively Participates in Lunar Exploration. The Chang'e-8 mission is planned for launch around 2029. China announced that Thailand's project has become one of the ten international cooperative projects of this mission, injecting a strong booster to Thailand's increasingly ambitious space aspirations.
The above announcement was made during the opening ceremony of the 10th "China Space Day", jointly hosted by institutions such as the China National Space Administration. At the ceremony, Supachai, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, expressed his pride in the continuous cooperation between Thailand and the China National Space Administration. He emphasized that the "Sino-Thai Global Monitoring Sensor Device for Space Weather" has become an effective payload on the Chang'e-7 mission, delving into the study of lunar environment. This cooperation marks a critical moment for Thailand to emerge on the global space stage and represents the first achievement of Thai researchers in deep-space exploration.
In the year commemorating half a century of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China, this cooperation also highlights the solid and strengthening relationship between the two countries. It powerfully demonstrates how cooperation in science, technology, and innovation serves as a crucial bridge connecting both sides, further consolidating their ties. Moreover, this partnership between Thailand and China is expected to inspire Thai researchers, engineers, and the next generation, encouraging them to actively participate in collective space exploration activities that benefit all humanity.
"China Space Day" also kicks off international cooperation in the construction of the International Lunar Research Station. Thailand is preparing to provide a key effective payload named "Lunar Neutron Analyzer" for the Chang'e-8 lander. This instrument, jointly developed by institutions such as the National Astronomical Institute of Thailand, is a cutting-edge scientific device designed to analyze the number of neutrons emitted from the lunar surface. These critical data will help detect water ice, valuable minerals, and other key elements essential for future human settlement on the moon.
This cooperation signifies a substantial step forward for Sino-Thai collaboration in enhancing understanding of lunar resources, which may hold invaluable value for supporting long-term deep-space exploration programs.
China has designated April 24th as "China Space Day" annually. This year marks the 10th "China Space Day" with the theme "The Moon Rises over the Sea, Stars and Rivers in the Nine Skies." This theme reflects the concept of shared achievements in space exploration while embodying China's vision for peaceful use of outer space and building a community with a shared future for mankind. Thailand is honored to be the guest of honor at this year's Space Day and showcases its unique artistic and cultural charm through performances of the traditional dance drama "Khon". (Translated by Wang Huicong)
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