But equating the moon with contested maritime zones like the South China Sea, as a […]
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Why the moon is not the South China Sea: reframing lunar space ahead of the next ‘race’
Written by Rich Costa Monday, 03 November 2025 13:00-
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As the world watches the push for crewed lunar missions, it is tempting to frame the unfolding dynamic between the United States and China as a modern-day space race, with the lunar surface as the stage for a sovereignty contest.