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US must beat China back to the moon, US Congress tells NASA - 'It's no secret that China has a goal to surpass the United States by 2045 as global leaders in space. We can't allow this to happen.' (www.space.com)
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[–] cloudless@feddit.uk 3 points 8 months ago

Get the country stronger first. Then you will have the power.

[–] WitchHazel@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 8 months ago

Fat fucking chance, honestly. Our smooth-brained leaders keep privatizing space. Maybe if you properly funded the fucking project, Congress.

[–] CoolCookie@real.lemmy.fan -2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I mean just shoot down their rockets...

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 0 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

That sounds like a great way to start WW3. I'd much prefer a peaceful space race, the likes of which haven't been seen since the Apollo days! This time it will be Artemis vs ILRS.