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10 Things You Need to Know About U.S.-China Lunar Competition
On June 18, the UN Committee for the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space held the first Sustainable Lunar Activities Conference in Vienna. The meeting underscored the importance of transparency and cooperation to unleash the Moon’s benefits – whether political of economic- for all of humanity. UNOOSA Director Aarti Holla-Maini highlighted “the need for consultation and…
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How To Achieve a Breakthrough in ASEAN’s Space Opportunities
A rare view of the Milky Way above Marina Bay, Singapore. Credits: Justin Ng The Asian space scene is, first and foremost, a competition between three established space powers: India, China, and Japan, with a South Korean challenger. These nations, armed with ambitious space programs, have propelled Asia to the forefront of the global space…
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3 Unique Ways China Sells Satellites to Developing Countries
One of the leading scientists developing China’s first satellite, the Dongfanghong-1 (东方红一号), compared indigenous satellite development to preparing a steamed bread, necessitating many steps from reclaiming wasteland and planting seeds to harvesting and grinding wheat, before eventually baking the delicacy. This analogy illustrating the significant material costs and scientific expertise required to indigenously develop a…