Starship flight #4 scores a big win, China heads back to Earth with Moon rocks, abundant carbon is found in the early universe, AI finds a treasure trove of antibiotic compounds...and a lot more.
Another great issue @Owen Lewis. One thing that is striking is just how methodical the Chinese space program is.
Every launch achieves a major milestone and there have been no significant failures since the 1990s. I have no doubt that when China says that they will have a person on the Moon by 2030, that it will be achieved.
In the global return to the Moon, the question is less about who will get there first than about who will do it in a sustainable fashion.
I think you're absolutely right, the U.S. is going to have to be serious about developing staying capability. Boots, flags, and photos won't cut it this time.
Another great issue @Owen Lewis. One thing that is striking is just how methodical the Chinese space program is.
Every launch achieves a major milestone and there have been no significant failures since the 1990s. I have no doubt that when China says that they will have a person on the Moon by 2030, that it will be achieved.
In the global return to the Moon, the question is less about who will get there first than about who will do it in a sustainable fashion.
I think you're absolutely right, the U.S. is going to have to be serious about developing staying capability. Boots, flags, and photos won't cut it this time.