Steffi Paladini Latest articles by Steffi Paladini China could gain a monopoly on space stations. Here's what to expect. By Steffi Paladini published 12 July 21 After NASA decommissions the ISS, China's Tiangong will probably be the only functioning space station — until NASA launches its Lunar Gateway. Missions How Mars became the prize for a new space race — and why China is hellbent on winning it By Steffi Paladini published 17 February 21 Looking at its achievements over the past decade, nobody would doubt China is aiming to win the new space race, this one aimed at Mars. Missions Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1Cyclones on Jupiter and a moon with flowing magma: NASA Juno probe's latest discoveries are awesome2Petzl Tikka Core headlamp review3A thousand stars are fleeing home in a hurry, and scientists don't know why4New Horizons' new map of the galaxy | Space photo of the day for April 30, 20255NASA has used the US military for astronaut rescue for decades. So why ask private companies for help now?
China could gain a monopoly on space stations. Here's what to expect. By Steffi Paladini published 12 July 21 After NASA decommissions the ISS, China's Tiangong will probably be the only functioning space station — until NASA launches its Lunar Gateway.
How Mars became the prize for a new space race — and why China is hellbent on winning it By Steffi Paladini published 17 February 21 Looking at its achievements over the past decade, nobody would doubt China is aiming to win the new space race, this one aimed at Mars.
