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


Published on 2024-12-16 09:02:29 - Washington Examiner
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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/ ]
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