In April 2026, NASA will launch a crew of four as part of the Artemis II mission, a circumlunar flight that will last 10 days. This mission will set the stage for Artemis III, the long-awaited return to the Moon, currently scheduled for mid-2027. With the deployment of the Lunar Gateway (also scheduled for 2027), … Continue reading "Who Will Build an Outpost on the Moon First?"
My guess is it will be the Chinese.
I know some people say the excellence of SpaceX’s engineers is unaffected by him, but the anti-science dolts and frauds providing “leadership” to America, especially the one who owns SpaceX - has to drag their efforts down to some extent.
Even before the recent change in administration, China’s Moon plans were more detailed and thought out than the US’s.