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At a Senate hearing, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson defended the Artemis program's costs and schedule, despite suggestions for an independent review. Nelson emphasized contractor accountability and the use of commercial partnerships. Concerns were raised about the readiness of SpaceX's Starship for the Artemis 3 mission, with NASA considering alternative plans if necessary.
NASA chief Bill Nelson accused China of disguising military projects as civilian space efforts and warned that the US is in a race with China to reach the moon. He expressed concerns about China's secrecy and the potential for them to claim lunar territory. Nelson pitched a $25.4 billion budget for NASA and emphasized the need for the US to reach the moon first. China aims to complete a crewed mission to the moon by 2030 and denies any intention to establish a military presence in space.