The New Lunar Rivalry: US and China Push for Permanent Moon Settlements
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As the Moon becomes the next arena for global power, the US and China race to establish permanent lunar settlements: the US relies on private firms and the Artemis program to return astronauts by the late 2020s, while China pursues a streamlined, top‑down path aiming for taikonaut landings by 2030 and a 2040 lunar base, raising questions about governance, resources, and international law amid limited cooperation.
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