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NASA chief says China may overtake U.S. in space race
China is rapidly advancing its lunar exploration program and is expected to eventually send taikonauts to the Moon, AzerNEWS reports.
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Off The Press
· Jul 5, 2026
NASA administrator says ‘we are very much in a space race right now’ against China
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Sunday that the U.S. is “very much in a space race right now” against China, as the two countries vie to land astronauts on the moon and secure a near-permanent presence on the lunar surface. “The Chinese are moving at incredible speeds, and they are certainly capable of doing what []...Click to read more
Times of India
· Jul 7, 2026
NASA Chief says China can soon outsmart US in space exploration: But could shape the future of space
In an exciting twist of cosmic competition, China and the United States have sparked a modern space race aimed at lunar exploration. With NASA's Artemis program facing delays, China is quickly advancing its goals. This fierce rivalry focuses on securing lunar resources and establishing a lasting foothold on the Moon, potentially paving the way for humanity's next giant leap towards Mars.
TASS
· Jul 5, 2026
China may land on Moon before US does it again — NASA chief
We are very much in a space race right now, and the Chinese are moving at incredible speeds, Jared Isaacman said
South China Morning Post
· Jun 21, 2026
Hong Kong only place in China that can adopt model akin to SpaceX, CY Leung says
Hong Kong is the only place in China capable of replicating the financing model of US tech giant SpaceX, which leverages market forces to grow rapidly, former leader Leung Chun-ying has said, urging the city to develop professional services for the emerging aerospace industry. Leung, a vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, the country’s top political advisory body, also called on Hong Kong to make trade-offs when formulating its first five-year plan,...
Gizmodo
· Jul 10, 2026
China Just Caught a Rocket Booster for the First Time, Taking Aim at SpaceX
China is catching up to the U.S. in virtually every domain, spaceflight included.
The korea Herald News
· Jul 3, 2026
Lee pledges push to make South Korea a space power
President Lee Jae Myung pledged Friday to foster South Korea’s space and aerospace industry as a key pillar of national security and a future growth engine, saying global technological competition is rapidly expanding beyond Earth. “Space is becoming a stage of boundless opportunity for countries equipped with advanced technology and industrial capabilities, much like the seas during the age of exploration,” Lee said during a meeting of the National Space Council in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Provi
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Related coverage for "NASA chief says China may overtake U.S. in space race": Off The Press — NASA administrator says ‘we are very much in a space race right now’ against China. Times of India — NASA Chief says China can soon outsmart US in space exploration: But could shape the future of space. TASS — China may land on Moon before US does it again — NASA chief. South China Morning Post — Hong Kong only place in China that can adopt model akin to SpaceX, CY Leung says. Gizmodo — China Just Caught a Rocket Booster for the First Time, Taking Aim at SpaceX. The korea Herald News — Lee pledges push to make South Korea a space power