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Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Space race 2.0 and RFK Jr. tries to schmooze senators

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by: Gizmodo

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by: ABC

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Chinese Scientists Measure 113 Kilometer Distance With Nanometer Precision

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by: Rolling Out

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by: Popular Science

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by: Daily Mail

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by: MSN

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by: Daily Express

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Wake up with the Washington Examiner: Space race 2.0 and RFK Jr. tries to schmooze senators

What the 21st-century space race means for national security and Uber drivers and how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could win over enough support to run HHS.
The article from the Washington Examiner discusses the renewed interest in space exploration and the competition among nations, particularly highlighting the U.S. and China's ambitions in space. It mentions Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s call for a new space race during his presidential campaign, emphasizing the need for America to reclaim its leadership in space. Senators like Mark Kelly and Ted Cruz have also voiced concerns about China's space advancements, with Kelly warning about the potential for China to claim the moon, and Cruz advocating for a robust U.S. space program to counterbalance China's growing capabilities. The piece underscores the strategic importance of space in terms of national security, economic benefits, and international prestige, urging a bipartisan effort to prioritize and fund space exploration initiatives.

Read the Full Washington Examiner Article at:
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/national-security/3261376/wake-up-washington-examiner-space-race-rfk-jr-senators/