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There’s intense competition between the US and China to establish bases on the Moon.
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China’s new mission could answer longstanding questions about the Moon.
Dream Chaser would ferry cargo, and eventually crew, to low-Earth orbit.
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Spaceplanes seemed out of favour when the shuttle was retired in 2011; they now seem to be making a comeback.
China’s lunar rover Yutu-2, or Jade Rabbit 2, on the Moon, January 2019.
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China has made significant advances in space exploration on its own steam. It doesn’t need a partnership with Russia.
Space communications satellite in low orbit around the Earth. Elements of this image furnished by NASA.
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China is reportedly developing technology to allow it to take control of other ocuntries’ satellites.