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US vs China Space Race Turns Into a Lunar Rules Battle for Dominance
International
Published on 24 April 2026
The fight is not just landing first
A fresh lunar race is accelerating as the US Artemis push for crewed Moon landings collides with China’s 2030 goal. Beyond who plants flags, both sides are racing to shape the governance framework for future lunar activity. India is also ramping up, targeting a Moon landing by 2040 as the “new space order” takes shape.
- US Artemis and China’s 2030 plan target crewed Moon landings
- Lunar governance rules are becoming a major battleground
- India’s Moon ambition by 2040 adds a third force to watch
- The race is shifting from missions to influence and control
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