Vienna, Austria - June 18, 2024

Storyline:
The first United Nations (UN) Conference on Sustainable Lunar Activities, hosted by the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), took place in Austria's capital Vienna on Tuesday.

This landmark event, attended by heads of space agencies from around the world, astronauts, scholars and industry representatives, discussed approaches, priorities, and expectations for the peaceful, sustainable, and cooperative exploration of the moon.

With more frequent lunar missions on the horizon in the next decade, UNOOSA stressed the importance of safety and sustainability in these missions during the conference. It also discussed possible international cooperation in lunar exploration, ensuring equal participation from all parties for the benefit of humanity.

At the conference, representatives from the China National Space Administration showcased the latest progress of the country's lunar exploration program and called for enhanced international cooperation in the field based on principles of equality, mutual benefit, peaceful utilization, and inclusive development.

The representatives expressed China's support for UN-led research addressing the challenges of lunar activities, reiterating that the country stands ready to collaborate with international partners within the UN framework to further explore the moon.

In particular, the conference brought together the state signatories to the International Lunar Research Station, a China-initiated scientific experiment program developed by multiple countries and organizations, and the NASA-led Artemis Accords.

Shotlist:
Vienna, Austria - June 18, 2024:
1. United Nations (UN) office buildings;
2. Various of first UN Conference on Sustainable Lunar Activities in progress;
3. Chinese representative speaking;
4. Various of attendees;
5. Chinese representative speaking;
6. Introduction of Chinese "Yutu" lunar rover;
7. Model of "Yutu" lunar rover on display;
8. Sign of "Yutu" model;
FILE: China - Exact Date and Location Unknown
9. Various of animations showing moon, space craft, moon surface;
FILE: Wenchang City, Hainan Province, south China - May 3, 2024
10. Rocket carrying Chang'e-6 spacecraft blasting off;
FILE: China - Exact Date and Location Unknown
11. Various of animations showing Chang'e-6 being separated from rocket;
12. Various of animation showing Chang'e-6 probe orbiting moon;
In Space - June 2, 2024
13. Footage released by China National Space Administration showing Chang'e-6 landing process on moon surface;
In Space - Released on June 4, 2024
14. Picture released by China National Space Administration showing Chang'e-6 on moon surface.

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