Space Rivals, Secrets & Silks: Unveiling the Latest in Sci-Tech

Recent science updates reveal the US-China collaboration in lunar studies, foreign interference in China's space secrets, ESA-SpaceX talks on space debris reduction, Chinese space tourism plans, and discoveries of ancient Silk Road cities in Uzbekistan. These highlights show a dynamic intersection of history, technology, and global competition.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 24-10-2024 18:33 IST | Created: 24-10-2024 18:33 IST
Space Rivals, Secrets & Silks: Unveiling the Latest in Sci-Tech
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NASA and Chinese officials are negotiating to allow American scientists to examine lunar samples collected by China, reflecting improved US-China space relations. Meanwhile, Beijing's Chang'e missions have positioned China as a leading force in lunar exploration.

China's state security ministry warns of attempts by foreign spies to acquire its space program secrets, highlighting space as a modern military conflict zone. The intensifying arms race in space underscores the strategic importance of securing China's space assets.

In Europe, the European Space Agency is in discussions with SpaceX to address space debris issues. As China ventures into space tourism with Deep Blue Aerospace selling future tickets, Uzbekistan's newfound Silk Road cities, revealed through advanced technology, unify history with modern advancements.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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