NASA Chief Warns of China's Military Agenda in Civilian Space Programs

Bill Nelson, head of NASA, testifies to U.S. lawmakers about China's covert military operations under the guise of civilian space initiatives, emphasizing the strategic race to the moon.

NASA chief Bill Nelson accuses China of disguising military projects as civilian space programs, highlighting a covert space race.
Nelson emphasizes the urgency for the U.S. to reach the moon first to prevent potential territorial claims by China.
China's substantial investments in space are seen as part of a broader strategy to establish dominance, including plans for a lunar base by 2030.
The U.S. aims to land astronauts on the moon by 2026 under the Artemis program, amid concerns over China's advancing timeline.
Nelson calls for vigilance and continued investment in space to maintain the U.S.'s global leadership in space exploration.

Voice of America (VOA News)