The Heat: China Space Program

A new report sponsored by the U.S.-based Commercial Space Federation finds that China could surpass the United States as a leader in outer space over the next five to ten years. Meanwhile, Chinese scientists have discovered that the mantle on the far side of the moon is cooler than the near side. The discovery comes after analyzing soil samples collected by China's Chang e-6 lunar probe. #Heat #China #Space #Moon Joining the discussion: Yang Yuguang chairs the Space Transportation Committee at the International Astronautical Federation. Amitabha Ghosh is a U.S. space scientist working on NASA’s Mars missions. Fan Zhang is an Associate Professor of Astronomy at Beijing Normal University. Chris Hadfield is a retired astronaut. He flew in space three times, becoming the first Canadian to walk in space and serve as Commander of the International Space Station. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @cgtnamerica.tiktok This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.