China plans to test 3D printing technology on the moon as it seeks to establish a presence on the lunar surface. According to a report by The Economic Times, China will send a robotic probe to the moon in 2024, equipped with a 3D printing system capable of building structures using lunar soil. The technology could be used to create permanent bases on the moon for future human exploration and could also have applications in other extraterrestrial environments. This move is part of China's wider push into space exploration, as it seeks to establish itself as a major player in the space race. The technology could help create permanent bases on the moon for future human exploration and could potentially be used in other extraterrestrial environments as well.