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This year could mark a space-race tipping point. Here’s what to know about China’s secretive program
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· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on China's space program and its implications is available from CNN, as reported by KVIA ABC-7.
Lawmakers in the US capital are reacting to China's progress in space exploration. A significant development is China's plan to establish a human settlement on the moon. This goal is set to be achieved by 2040.
China has made notable advancements in recent years, including retrieving soil samples from a previously unexplored area of the moon. The country has also launched its own orbital laboratory. Further information on China's space program and its implications is available from CNN, as reported by KVIA ABC-7.
Details about the US response to China's space endeavors can also be found through this source.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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