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The secret reason the USA beat the USSR to the Moon

The Moon landing in 1969 was humanity's monumental achievement in space exploration, celebrating 55 years of human presence beyond Earth.

Why getting astronauts to the moon is tough in 2024 DW 01/10/2024

Landing on the moon today is just as tough as it was during the Apollo missions.
Multiple countries are racing to send humans back to the moon, with varied goals and timelines.

The secret reason the USA beat the USSR to the Moon

The Moon landing in 1969 was humanity's monumental achievement in space exploration, celebrating 55 years of human presence beyond Earth.

Why getting astronauts to the moon is tough in 2024 DW 01/10/2024

Landing on the moon today is just as tough as it was during the Apollo missions.
Multiple countries are racing to send humans back to the moon, with varied goals and timelines.
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#spacex

SpaceX Starship: Everything you've ever wondered but were afraid to ask | TechCrunch

Starship has the potential to transform commercial space economy and ensure America's dominance in the space race, but it must reach orbit first.

Jeff Bezos's rocket company could race SpaceX to the moon.

SpaceX and Blue Origin are in a space race to the moon, each with its own timeline and challenges.
Blue Origin's smaller cargo lander may have an advantage over SpaceX's larger Starship in terms of speed and technology testing.

The surprise is not that Boeing lost commercial crew but that it finished at all

Boeing lost the commercial crew space race despite initial advantages and significant funding.

SpaceX Starship: Everything you've ever wondered but were afraid to ask | TechCrunch

Starship has the potential to transform commercial space economy and ensure America's dominance in the space race, but it must reach orbit first.

Jeff Bezos's rocket company could race SpaceX to the moon.

SpaceX and Blue Origin are in a space race to the moon, each with its own timeline and challenges.
Blue Origin's smaller cargo lander may have an advantage over SpaceX's larger Starship in terms of speed and technology testing.

The surprise is not that Boeing lost commercial crew but that it finished at all

Boeing lost the commercial crew space race despite initial advantages and significant funding.
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#china

Chinese Scientists Working on Magnetic Launch System to Fling Cargo From Moon's Surface Back to Earth

Chinese scientists propose an $18 billion magnetic launch system to transport helium-3 from the Moon, signaling the start of a lunar economic rush.

The new space race': what are China's ambitions and why is the US so concerned?

China's space ambitions intensify rivalry with US.

NASA Needs a Lunar Marathon' to Match China on the Moon

A new, longer race for lunar dominance is underway, primarily between the U.S. and China, focusing on sustained presence and resource utilization.

Nasa chief warns China is masking military presence in space with civilian programs

China's civilian space program may serve military objectives, creating a potential space race with the US.

Chinese Scientists Working on Magnetic Launch System to Fling Cargo From Moon's Surface Back to Earth

Chinese scientists propose an $18 billion magnetic launch system to transport helium-3 from the Moon, signaling the start of a lunar economic rush.

The new space race': what are China's ambitions and why is the US so concerned?

China's space ambitions intensify rivalry with US.

NASA Needs a Lunar Marathon' to Match China on the Moon

A new, longer race for lunar dominance is underway, primarily between the U.S. and China, focusing on sustained presence and resource utilization.

Nasa chief warns China is masking military presence in space with civilian programs

China's civilian space program may serve military objectives, creating a potential space race with the US.
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China Launches First Portion of Satellite Megaconstellation

China is deploying its own satellite constellation, aiming to rival SpaceX's Starlink for global internet access.

We're So Back ... With a Movie Mega-Mailbag!

The hosts discuss the success of 'Twisters' and share insights on 'Fly Me to the Moon' featuring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum.

At age 90, America's first Black astronaut candidate has finally made it to space

Ed Dwight, the man who almost became America's first Black astronaut in the 1960s, made history at 90 by becoming the oldest person to reach space.
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NASA cancels landmark mission to the moon in blow to its lunar program

NASA cancels $600 million mission to explore lunar south pole, impacting US competitiveness in new space race.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says U.S. is in a space race to the moon with China

Main takeaway: NASA's Artemis program aims to return American astronauts to the moon and compete with other countries in space exploration for resources like water.

Are We Going to Mess up Outer Space Too? | The Walrus

NASA accelerated the space race in response to the Soviet Union's advancements, leading to the successful landing of astronauts on the moon.

NASA cancels landmark mission to the moon in blow to its lunar program

NASA cancels $600 million mission to explore lunar south pole, impacting US competitiveness in new space race.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says U.S. is in a space race to the moon with China

Main takeaway: NASA's Artemis program aims to return American astronauts to the moon and compete with other countries in space exploration for resources like water.

Are We Going to Mess up Outer Space Too? | The Walrus

NASA accelerated the space race in response to the Soviet Union's advancements, leading to the successful landing of astronauts on the moon.
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We're in a new era': the 21st-century space race takes off

Space race shifts from politics to money in 21st century.
#lunar-exploration

China Makes History with First-Ever Samples from the Moon's Far Side

China's Chang'e 6 spacecraft retrieved lunar samples from the far side, showcasing China's space capabilities and fueling a new space race for lunar exploration.

Opinion: It's too early to be fighting a space race with China

China successfully bringing back moon samples, driving concern for a possible space race for a moon base, while also enhancing international scientific cooperation.
The US may intensify lunar exploration efforts in response to China's achievements, focusing on establishing its moon base to set rules and principles favoring cooperation and democracy.

China to launch ambitious mission to far side of the moon amid Nasa space race' concerns

China is launching the Chang'e-6 mission to the far side of the moon as part of its plan to put a human on the lunar surface by 2030.

China Makes History with First-Ever Samples from the Moon's Far Side

China's Chang'e 6 spacecraft retrieved lunar samples from the far side, showcasing China's space capabilities and fueling a new space race for lunar exploration.

Opinion: It's too early to be fighting a space race with China

China successfully bringing back moon samples, driving concern for a possible space race for a moon base, while also enhancing international scientific cooperation.
The US may intensify lunar exploration efforts in response to China's achievements, focusing on establishing its moon base to set rules and principles favoring cooperation and democracy.

China to launch ambitious mission to far side of the moon amid Nasa space race' concerns

China is launching the Chang'e-6 mission to the far side of the moon as part of its plan to put a human on the lunar surface by 2030.
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100,000 satellites overhead: The new race to make access to space an everyday occurrence

The space race began as a competition impacting technology, but it has evolved to include smaller players globally.
Advancements in technology have made it possible for smaller companies and individuals to contribute significantly to the space industry.

Who owns the moon? 'Buying' a plot of land might not be all it seems

The idea of building a permanent settlement on the moon may soon become a reality as the space race intensifies.
According to the Outer Space Treaty, nobody can claim ownership of the moon or other celestial bodies.

The Secretive U.S. Space Plane That China Is Racing to Compete With

The U.S. and China have launched secretive space missions using advanced space planes
The launches highlight the escalating space race between the two superpowers

Getting to the moon is a 'moral obligation' to preserve humanity, space tech executives say

Private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin are leading the space race, with massive investments and a predicted $1.8 trillion industry value by 2035.

'Wild Wild Space' doc captures the risks and rivalries of the new space race | TechCrunch

The HBO documentary 'Wild Wild Space' explores the early days of the new space race, focusing on three companies: Rocket Lab, Astra, and Planet Labs.

China's lunar probe returns to Earth with first-ever samples from the far side of the Moon

China's Chang'e 6 landed on the far side of the Moon, providing valuable soil samples for scientific exploration and understanding the Moon's history.
The mission marks a significant achievement in the global space race, enhancing China's position as a space and technological power.
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