China has taken a step forward in its ambitious plan to land astronauts on the moon by 2030 – unveiling the specially designed spacesuit its crew will don for what’s expected to be a landmark mission in the country’s space program.

China has given a first look at a new high-tech spacesuit, as it plans manned lunar landing by 2030. The red and white suit is reportedly lightweight and has a number of specialist features, including cameras that can record both close-ups and long-range distances.

The design of China's moon-landing spacesuit was revealed as Xi-Jinping-led country said it plans a “manned lunar landing” by 2030.