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NASA administrator: "We are very much in a space race right now" against China
Yahoo • • science
Key Points:
- NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman emphasized the current space race between the U.S. and China, with both countries aiming to land astronauts on the moon and establish a lasting lunar presence.
- The U.S. targets a moon landing by the end of 2028, while China plans to send its "taikonauts" before 2030, with Isaacman noting the timelines are only months apart.
- The upcoming Artemis III mission will test critical lunar landing systems in Earth orbit, serving as a key milestone before the 2028 moon landing.
- NASA plans to begin building a lunar base starting in 2027, with nearly monthly missions to establish infrastructure and support a long-term presence on the moon.
- By the early 2030s, NASA envisions the moon base functioning similarly to the International Space Station, hosting extended crew stays as preparation for future Mars missions.
