DEEP SPACE KINGDOM: China is advancing its preparations for robotic and human lunar exploration and beyond.

The article focuses on China's advancements in preparing for robotic and human lunar exploration. Topics discussed include the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) collaboration, China's deep space plans presented at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), and details about the ILRS, including its scalable and maintainable nature, technological objectives, and China's vision for a Mars research station by the late 2030s.