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China extends lead in lunar orbital infrastructure, gets an edge over the US in future Moon…

Plus: Examples of how Western media narratives of Chinese lunar activities misjudge capabilities and intent

6d ago

China extends lead in lunar orbital infrastructure, gets an edge over the US in future Moon…

6d ago

Moon landings remain hard; and a truly comprehensive testing regime non-optional for success.

Note the following about four recent Moon landing attempts.

Jun 12

Jun 12

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Another Moon lander has failed.

Companies building lunar missions need to expand their testing regime by collaborating not competing.

Jun 10

Another Moon lander has failed.

Jun 10

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The failure of ISRO’s PSLV rocket could trigger multiple mission delays for India

Launch of ISRO’s PSLV rocket on April 22, 2023 carrying Singapore’s TeLEOS-2 satellite. Image: ISRO

Jun 5

The failure of ISRO’s PSLV rocket could trigger multiple mission delays for India

Jun 5

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NASA’s Artemis program is being revamped. Here’s every proposed cut, cancellation, and change.

The US Trump administration has released details of the FY2026 presidential budget request for NASA, which proposes a historic ~25% cut…

Jun 3

NASA’s Artemis program is being revamped. Here’s every proposed cut, cancellation, and change.

Jun 3

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Blue Origin aims to launch its first two Moon missions by next year

But with nearly no NASA payloads onboard.

May 26

Blue Origin aims to launch its first two Moon missions by next year

May 26

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International researchers selected to study China’s Chang’e Moon samples, including US ones but…

And more such interesting lunar updates from China’s National Space Day on April 24.

Apr 29

International researchers selected to study China’s Chang’e Moon samples, including US ones but…

Apr 29

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The US is failing to explore water on the Moon as the principal goal of Artemis

And, countries allied with the US are facing delays in their own missions, allowing China to lead in this aspect of lunar exploration too.

Apr 15

The US is failing to explore water on the Moon as the principal goal of Artemis

Apr 15

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India and Japan are collaborating on a bold mission to drill and analyze water ice on the Moon

Chandrayaan 5 LUPEX will help NASA with Artemis planning too. 🧊🌗

Apr 5

India and Japan are collaborating on a bold mission to drill and analyze water ice on the Moon

Apr 5

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Results from India’s Chandrayaan 3 experiment to benefit future missions eyeing lunar water

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Apr 1

Results from India’s Chandrayaan 3 experiment to benefit future missions eyeing lunar water

Apr 1

Jatan Mehta

Jatan Mehta

Independent Space Writer ~ Author of Moon Monday ~ Invited Speaker ~ Slow thinker ~ Human | Just read my blog: https://jatan.space 🌗

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