Australia's ABC reported today: "NASA's Artemis 2 mission has successfully launched into space. This marks the first human return to lunar orbit since 1972. The four astronauts include the first woman, the first person from a minority ethnic group, and the first non-U.S. citizen to venture beyond low Earth orbit. They will conduct a 10-day circumlunar flight without landing on the Moon. President Trump sent his congratulations before the launch, stating that this mission will solidify America’s leadership in space and lay the foundation for future Mars exploration."
Comments: The launch of Artemis 2 is a milestone in American spaceflight. Returning humans to lunar orbit after more than half a century not only validates next-generation crewed space technology but also lays a crucial foundation for subsequent lunar landings and Mars missions—its significance cannot be overstated. Meanwhile, China is steadily advancing its goal of crewed lunar landing by 2030, with key systems such as the Long March 10 rocket, Mengzhou spacecraft, and Yueying lunar lander progressing smoothly. Chang’e 7 and Chang’e 8 will lay the groundwork for a lunar scientific research station. Although China and the U.S. are pursuing different paths and at varying paces in lunar exploration, their efforts represent parallel advancements in the new era of deep-space exploration. This reflects both the competition among major powers in space capabilities and the shared aspiration of humanity to reach the Moon and beyond—beyond rivalry, there is an urgent call for open collaboration.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1861315831547017/
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