Quentin Parker

Quentin Parkeris a professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Hong Kong, the director of its Laboratory for Space Research, and vice-chairman of the Orion Astropreneur Space Academy.

Recent articles by Quentin Parker

Journey to lunar far side attests to China’s status as space power

Journey to lunar far side attests to China’s status as space power

China has yet again proved its spacefaring prowess with another successful touchdown on the moon.

US trade restrictions may eclipse UAE's moon plans

US trade restrictions may eclipse UAE's moon plans

Recent reports indicate that the United Arab Emirates Rashid 2 rover planned for Chinas Change 7 mission to the moon in 2026 has hit an American speed bump. This ambitious mission is merely the next in the impressive Change lunar series. It includes a moon orbiter, a lunar lander, a so-called hopper that can move from one part of the moon to another in leaps and bounds, the UAE rover, and an in-orbit relay satellite for effective communication with Earth.

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