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Chinese officials recently released a 25-year space exploration plan that details five major scientific themes and 17 priority areas for scientific breakthroughs with one goal: to make China a world leader in space by 2050 and a key competitor with the U.S. in space, for decades to come. Last week, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the China National Space Administration, and the #China Manned Space Agency jointly released a space exploration plan for 2024 through 2050. It includes searching for extraterrestrial life, exploring Mars, Venus, and Jupiter, sending space crews to the moon and building an international lunar research station by 2025. https://lnkd.in/dyMDK-z2

First Commercial Moon Landing Returns U.S. to Lunar Surface Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 mission is the first U.S. soft landing on the moon since Apollo 17. It’s also a sign of private industry’s growing role in space

Will the United States remain the preeminent space power in the next few decades? Check out this oped that Joseph Cassady and I authored regarding China's progress and goals in space exploration and development activities. There will also be an extraordinary panel on this topic at H2M 2024 (https://lnkd.in/eXVgfgbX) https://lnkd.in/eZxjdfXf

🚀 New geopolitics in space : what awaits us • By Simonetta Di Pippo « Space stations initially in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) followed by Moon exploration represent the current and future arenas of international competition. As research stations and lunar villages become established, it is hoped that a spirit of cooperation will prevail, aligning with the goal of maintaining the peaceful use of outer space. Each country's step towards expanding humanity beyond Earth will be observed, particularly the contributions from Asian space powers, which are expected to play a significant role. » ⤵️

China’s recent lunar mission marks a significant geopolitical shift. In this Lowy Institute article, Australian Centre for Space Governance chair Dr. Cassandra Steer examines the broader implications of China’s lunar achievements and the increasing competition for resources on the Moon. With multiple nations aiming for a foothold in space, ensuring that this competition remains peaceful is paramount. Indo-Pacific middle powers like Australia have a crucial role in shaping the rules that will govern this new era of space exploration. Read the full article to learn how strategic alliances and regulatory frameworks can help maintain stability in the evolving space landscape. #spacegovernance #spacelaw #spacepolicy #artemisaccords ANU Institute for Space | InSpace ANU College of Asia & the Pacific ANU National Security College

China has unveiled an ambitious plan to become a global space power by 2050, focusing on major scientific breakthroughs. With a roadmap that includes manned lunar missions by 2030, the development of a lunar research station, and explorations of Mars, Jupiter, black holes, and the search for extraterrestrial life, China is positioning itself as a key player in the race for space dominance. This comprehensive strategy, developed by the China National Space Administration, will transform current scientific advancements into future growth opportunities across 17 priority areas. It is clear that space is not just a frontier for exploration, but a growing arena for economic development and global influence. At the Space Economy Institute, we are closely monitoring these developments, as they present enormous opportunities and challenges for the global space economy. The space race is evolving, with public and private actors driving innovation in telecommunications, research, and beyond. Learn more about how space ambitions like these could redefine the future of industries across the globe and how we can help you seize these opportunities. #SpaceEconomyMaster #SpaceEconomy #NewSpace #NewSpaceEconomy #SpaceEconomyInstitute #Space

In this new era of space exploration seamless communication is becoming increasingly important. This will require the creation of a lunar time zone. https://lnkd.in/eE8Fvq9V

Are we prepared for Chinese preeminence on the Moon and Mars? In this insightful op-ed, Explore Mars CEO Chris Carberry and Joseph Cassady explore China's rapid advancements in space technology and what it means for the future of space exploration. With China's ambitious lunar and Mars missions, the U.S. must urgently define a cohesive strategy to maintain its leadership in space. Read more about the critical challenges and opportunities ahead 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gZ_pGVqj

Scientific equipment for Luna-26, Luna-27 missions almost ready — academician The launch of the Luna-27 mission on a space flight either to the North Pole of the Moon or to its far side is scheduled for the turn of 2028 MOSCOW, September 14/ Work to develop the scientific equipment for the Luna-26 and Luna-27 automatic lunar stations is almost over, academician Lev Zeleny, scientific director of the Space Research Institute (IKI) at the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), said in an interview with TASS. "The equipment for the Luna-26 and Luna-27 missions has almost been developed," said the academician, who is also scientific director of the first stage of Russia’s lunar program. According to Zeleny, while Roscosmos supported the idea of building two orbiters, no final decision has yet been made due to insufficient funding. The launch of the Luna-27 mission on a space flight either to the North Pole of the Moon or to its far side is scheduled for the turn of 2028. In 2023, Roscosmos CEO Yuri Borisov said that the Russian state space corporation was considering a RAS proposal for creating two Luna-27 vehicles to enhance reliability and ensure that the goals of the research mission are achieved. #business #finance #financialservices