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...1How do you keep reusable spacecraft cool during reentry? Make them 'sweat'2Calling citizen scientists! Help NASA's Galaxy Zoo classify galaxies seen by James Webb Space Telescope3'Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld' producer talks bringing back Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane for Disney+ series (exclusive)4Playmobil, ESA partner on toy starter pack for a space mission on the moon5New Mexico's Spaceport America looks up and into the future
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.
