NASA Chief Warns China May Claim Significant Portions Of The Moon As Its Territory

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson warns that Beijing could establish a foothold on the moon and try to dominate the most resource-rich locations on the lunar surface. Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua  

Politico: ‘We better watch out’: NASA boss sounds alarm on Chinese moon ambitions 

In an interview with POLITICO, Bill Nelson expressed confidence the U.S. can win the moon race. But he warned there is little time to lose. 

The race to the moon between the United States and China is getting tighter and the next two years could determine who gains the upper hand. 

So says NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, who warns that Beijing could establish a foothold and try to dominate the most resource-rich locations on the lunar surface — or even keep the U.S. out. 

“It is a fact: we’re in a space race,” the former Florida senator and astronaut said in an interview. “And it is true that we better watch out that they don’t get to a place on the moon under the guise of scientific research. And it is not beyond the realm of possibility that they say, ‘Keep out, we’re here, this is our territory.’”  

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WNU Editor: A few weeks ago the NASA chief made the claim that China will win the space race to the moon .... NASA chief says U.S. will beat China in race to the moon (Nikkei Asia). China has been denying these NASA claims since the summer .... China Rejects NASA Accusation It Will Take Over the Moon (Reuters). 

NASA Chief Warns China May Claim Significant Portions Of The Moon As Its Territory  

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NASA chief warns China could claim territory on the moon if it wins new 'space race' -- FOX News

‘We’re in a space race’: Nasa sounds alarm at Chinese designs on moon -- The Guardian  

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