Space race heats up between US, China as NASA lays out Moon base plans

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Issued on: 28/05/2026 - 17:57

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NASA has unveiled its plans to send humans to the Moon, which include establishing a permanent presence on Earth's nearest satellite by the 2030s. It comes as China moves ahead with its own lunar ambitions, launching three astronauts into outer space. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Michelle L. D. Hanlon, Executive Director at the Center for Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi.

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• Space
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• China
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