China plans to send a flying robot On the distant side of the moon in 2026 in order to look for icy water that could be the key to future exploration of the Moon.

The robotic “Flying Detector” will land on the south pole of the moon as part of Shipment Chang’e-7 China, which aims to bring the country closer to achieving its goal of sending astronauts to the Moon within five years, according to state media yesterday, Monday.

China has made a significant effort to establish itself as an important player in space – a sector in which nations, including the United States, are increasingly looking forward to, not only for scientific benefit, but also in terms of resources and national security.

However, Finding water on the moon would not be something new. Last year, Chinese scientists found water in soil samples after they had sent the lunar detector Chang’E-5, and both NASA and the Indian spacecraft had previously identified water on the surface of the Moon.

However, some scientists believe that only ice – believed to be kept deep in craters on the far side of the moon – could potentially support future lunar missions as a source of water for astronauts.

Search for lunar ice is part of China’s preparations for the construction of a research base In the South Pole of the Moon, Chinese experts on the state television network CCTV mentioned.

‘There are some very much deep caves in the south pole of the moon and we believe there can be water there, “Wu Weiren, chief designer of the China Moon Exploration Plan, told CCTV. “We hope that the flying detector can carry out on -the -spot inspections in one or two caves after landing.”

Finding ice could potentially help maintain human life on the moon one day, Chinese experts say, while suggesting the likelihood of extraterrestrial life.

Other experts have previously told CNN that although lunar water discoveries open doors for future exploration, these findings cannot yet be used to develop the moon or to export drinking water. These depend on many factors such as how plenty of water and the chemical form they take.

According to the plan, the Chang’E-7 mission scheduled for 2026 aims to conduct the most detailed research of the lunar southern pole. The flying robot can bend his legs and land in a similar way as people jumping from height, the Chinese media experts said.

Studies have shown that lunar ice lies in the darkest and coldest areas in the poles, in the shadows of the craters where the sunlight never arrives because of the inclination of the moon shaft. Warmer temperatures in these areas do not exceed -250 degrees Fahrenheit.