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Mars may be a hellhole, but the moon is not far behind

MIT Technology Review By Robin George Andrews Oct 12, 2026 · 4:37 AM 21 min read 3 views 0 comments

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Welcome to the second space race. You can be forgiven for experiencing déjà vu. Last time, it was the Soviet Union and the United States vying to be the first to plant some flags. Now it’s a sprint to the lunar surface between America and China—alongside a host of varyingly friendly and rival nations—plus a…

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