China's Chang'e-8 moon lander mission scheduled for 2029 could send Africa's first space exploration mission to the lunar south pole, with the Bounced African Low Lunar Sphere (BALLS) technology demonstrator.
China's Chang'e-8 moon lander mission scheduled for 2029 could send Africa's first space exploration mission to the lunar south pole. The mission, which is scheduled to launch in 2029, will include the Bounced African Low Lunar Sphere (BALLS) technology demonstrator, which will form a radio astronomy array at the moon's south pole. The BALLS technology demonstrator will be a trio of spherical probes that will be deployed on the lunar surface. The mission is a significant development in the field of space exploration and will provide valuable insights into the lunar south pole. The mission is also a major step forward for Africa's space program, which has been growing in recent years. The mission is expected to launch in 2029 and will provide a unique opportunity for scientists and researchers to study the lunar south pole.