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China's Push to Dominate Space a Huge Threat to US

The return module of China's Chang'e-5 lunar probe lands in Siziwang Banner, in northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on December 17, 2020. (STR/AFP via Getty Images)

By    |   Thursday, 31 December 2020 09:54 AM EST

When it comes to the next phase of space exploration, China has its eyes on domination, placing the U.S. in danger of losing its superiority in technology, economics, and world power. The dramatic new space race includes China's plans to establish a military base on the moon within 10 years, says an expert.

While the U.S. has made strides in beefing up its plans for space with Space Force, NASA's Artemis program to return to the moon, and support for Elon Musk's SpaceX projects, space experts say the country pales in comparison to the efforts China is making to control the moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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When it comes to the next phase of space exploration, China has its eyes on domination, placing the U.S. in danger of losing its superiority in technology, economics, and world power. The dramatic new space race includes China's plans to establish a military base on the...
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