Major powers including Russia, the US, and China are involved in the race to utilize private aerospace companies like Firefly for long-term lunar base development and resource extraction.
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Updated Jul 6
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Major powers including Russia, the US, and China are involved in the race to utilize private aerospace companies like Firefly for long-term lunar base development and resource extraction.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- China and the United States are engaged in a rivalry over lunar resources, specifically seeking frozen water deposits at the Lunar South Pole.Sub-event
- China and Russia plan a joint lunar base near the south pole, specifically seeking ice presence using the Chang’e-7 mission.Sub-event
- Chinese scientists are developing a concept for laser energy transmission to the Moon.Sub-event
The international race for lunar resources and bases is underway, involving major powers and private sector partners.1 source
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NASA is relying on private sector partners to establish sustained human presence on the Moon, potentially utilizing water ice found in permanently shadowed craters at the Lunar South Pole.Also in this story
- Voyager Technologies is acquiring Astrobotic, a company developing lunar infrastructure and aiming for NASA contracts for moon missions.
- Starlab and Voyager Technologies are involved in commercial space ecosystem development and receiving contracts for space missions.
- NASA, Blue Origin, and China are competing to build a permanent lunar base at the Moon's south pole.
- Blue Origin, Firefly, and ASTROLab are contributing components and services for the new lunar outpost under the Artemis program.