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China's Space Race
China's reusable rockets threaten U.S. space dominance with military and commercial applications.
Foreign Affairs · 2m
Building cities on the moon
NASA and China race to establish permanent lunar bases by the 2030s, but the moon's extreme conditions pose staggering technical and human challenges.
MIT Technology Review · 4m
New Space Race for Investors
Space investment opportunities surge as costs drop and countries race to access space.
MoneyWeek · 1m
Donald Duck's uncle was inspired by rocket scientists
Disney's Ludwig Von Drake character drew from real Space Age experts who helped shape public enthusiasm for space exploration.
Ars Technica · 1m
NASA fears China will lock up the Moon's best real estate
The lunar south pole's water ice is the most valuable territory in space, and NASA worries China will claim it first.
Ars Technica · 2m
Nelson warns US losing space race to China
Former NASA chief says Beijing is competing for lunar dominance, not exploration, and America must act fast.
Ars Technica · 2m