China says a spacecraft carrying rock and soil samples from the far side of the moon has lifted off from the lunar surface to start its journey back to Earth.
I’d prefer if the exploration were done by more democratic countries, but I am hopeful that China’s advances will put pressure on NASA and ESA (and the governments that fund them) to step up their game.
Good for China. Space exploration benefits all mankind.
I’d prefer if the exploration were done by more democratic countries, but I am hopeful that China’s advances will put pressure on NASA and ESA (and the governments that fund them) to step up their game.