The US and China are in a new space race, with both nations aiming to be the first to return humans to the Moon. NASA head Jared Isaacman highlighted China's rapid advancements and the strategic importance of lunar resources and future Mars missions.
The US and China are in a new space race, with both aiming to be the first to return humans to the Moon. NASA head Jared Isaacman highlighted China's rapid advancements and the strategic importance of lunar resources and future Mars missions.
Hong Kong plans to host astronauts from China's Shenzhou-23 mission, including the city's first astronaut Lai Ka-ying, as early as the first half of 2024. The government also announces a new space manufacturing research centre focusing on 3D printing and AI.
The White House has launched Aliens.gov, a space-themed website tracking US immigration enforcement, featuring a live dashboard, interactive map, and public reporting tool, amid criticism for dehumanizing language and tactics.
Spain's new space agency is preparing for a lunar future, investing in positioning services for the Moon and supporting domestic rocket development. Europe's role in NASA's Artemis program and the need for increased investment are key topics.
A new space race is underway, distinct from the Cold War's Sputnik era. China is a leading actor, alongside US tech giant SpaceX, which is preparing for a major IPO and planning orbital data centers. This competition focuses on practical utilization of space, impacting global supply chains for metals, chips, and rockets.
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. UN bloated, costly, but China fears to keep US involved, House committee told The United Nations is bloated, costly, badly in need of reform, and too often works against US interests, but pulling out of the international organisation would see China expand its influence and leave Washington...
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. UN bloated, costly, but China fears to keep US involved, House committee told The United Nations is bloated, costly, badly in need of reform, and too often works against US interests, but pulling out of the international organisation would see China expand its influence and leave Washington...
