Space ExplorationApril 9, 2026
How China could still win the new moon race
China is working toward its own moon landing. Could it put astronauts on the moon before NASA’s Artemis program does?
Stories by Andrew Jones
Andrew Jones is a space journalist specializing in tracking China’s space activities. He also covers topics such as planetary exploration, commercial developments and emerging space powers. Follow him on X @AJ_FI or on Bluesky @AndrewJonesSpace
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