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NASA’s lunar success sharpens focus on China’s 2030 crewed landing goal

Reuters

April 8, 2026

CSET’s Kathleen Curlee shared her expert insight in an article published by Reuters. The article examines how NASA’s Artemis progress is intensifying geopolitical competition with China as both countries advance plans for crewed lunar missions and long-term presence on the Moon.

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