In a milestone for lunar exploration, China's Chang'e-6 mission team captured the 2025 International Astronautical Federation (IAF) World Space Award in the team category. The accolade was presented on September 29 during the opening day of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025) in Sydney, Australia.
The IAF World Space Award is one of the most prestigious honors for collaborative achievements in space exploration. Each year, teams from around the world vie for recognition, showcasing breakthroughs that push the boundaries of science, technology, and international partnership.
For the Chang'e-6 team, the award highlights the Chinese mainland's growing footprint in space science and underscores the power of global collaboration. By being honored in an international forum, the mission cements its place among the leading lunar projects driving innovation across borders.
As the week-long IAC 2025 continues in Sydney, the space community will be buzzing with conversations on next-generation missions and cross-cultural cooperation. Young innovators, entrepreneurs, and space enthusiasts worldwide can draw inspiration from Chang'e-6’s success story and look ahead to the next chapter of lunar discovery.
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