NASA's Artemis programme plans a permanent lunar base near the south pole, driven by competition with China but needing broader justification for long-term success.
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Our podcast on science and technology. America will soon launch a mission to the Moon. But could China land people on the surface…
They will not land. Others, both American and Chinese, soon may
NASA’s Artemis II mission, now set for February 2026, aims to send astronauts around the Moon. It is just one of many space…
The mission has recaptured some of the enthusiasm of early lunar flights
A reusable booster failed last week, but showed the Americans they may soon have competition
But rekindled Space Age enthusiasm will need new foundations if it is to endure
