Ouyang says the aim of China's space program is clear: to advance the country's economic and scientific development.

NPR: China Aims High For Its Space Program

Ouyang advocates eventually mining the moon for minerals such as titanium and for potential nuclear fuels such as helium-3.

NPR: China Aims High For Its Space Program

Although Ouyang Yun, Gaopeng COO, said QQ Tuan and Gaopeng have complimentary business models, the two companies look more like competitors than partners.

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It plans an unmanned mission to the Moon, according to Ouyang Ziyuan, chief scientist in the country's lunar programme, who spoke to BBC News Online last year.

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But Ouyang says much has changed since America's Apollo missions.

NPR: China Aims High For Its Space Program