• queermunist she/her
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    17 hours ago

    Don’t worry, the US will make up some arbitrary milestone and then “win” the space race again.

    • crosswind [they/them]@hexbear.net
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      17 hours ago

      China’s planned “grab and go” architecture “does not give you the comprehensive look for the science community,” Nelson said today.
      “Will people say that there’s a race?” he added. “Well, of course, people will say that. But it’s two totally different missions.”

      Doesn’t count unless you get samples from multiple locations apparently.

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      14 hours ago

      “win” the space race again

      My guess is near earth space militarism even if it’s mostly pretend and they claim they put up “weapons ready” satellites or something. Maybe they’ll even claim their “space laser weapons” using next gen technology is almost ready.

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        13 hours ago

        The moment they start militarizing orbit we’re just going to have Kessler Syndrome.