Media: US-China competition in space to increase under Trump

Media: US-China competition in space to increase under Trump US President Donald Trump's promise to lead the race for Mars exploration and development signals an intensification of space rivalry between the United States and China
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January 21, 2025 12:56
Media: US-China competition in space to increase under Trump

US President Donald Trump's promise to lead the race for Mars exploration and development signals an intensification of space rivalry between the United States and China, according to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), Report informs via TASS.

However, experts believe this competition doesn't necessarily have to be confrontational.

University of Chicago political scientist Dali Yang, quoted by the publication, believes that such competition might provide China with an opportunity to "learn from the US." This competition "doesn't necessarily have to be intense or confrontational by nature, and it's not the kind of negative competition we usually imagine," he said.

As the expert reminded, entrepreneur Elon Musk believes that space exploration is crucial for human civilization's development, regardless of which country conducts it. Competition is a process of mutual learning, with Chinese companies "learning from Musk and catching up with him, for example, by developing reusable rockets."

Professor James Chen from Taiwan's Tamkang University also expressed confidence that rivalry in space exploration isn't inherently hostile due to potential benefits for humanity.

In his opinion, "Trump's mention of Mars in his speech was largely aimed at realizing Musk's ambitious plans." In his inaugural speech to Congress, Trump declared that the US would reach for the stars, "sending American astronauts to plant the Stars and Stripes on the planet Mars."

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