Without clear international rules for using the lunar surface's resources, there is concern about a first-come, first-served competitive struggle.
The U.S. military is ready for the militarization and weaponization of space, posing a substantial threat to the peaceful use of space.
NASA ... is a bit out of practice launching moon rockets.
Given NASA's zealous attitude about its legendary past, it now has practically no room for error.
The U.S. has been weaving a narrative about threats posed by China and Russia in outer space to justify its own military buildup and is ambitions for hegemony in space.
In the meantime, Elon Musk’s blue bird would keep tweeting about a crypto colony on the Red Planet.
The real excitement will come when these companies are able to reach orbit and willing to try new technologies.
Space cannot be allowed to become a case of 'finders keepers' and a country or a private company cannot simply claim ownership of any bits they like.
China will go on working hard in our fields, while the U.S. chirps like a cricket with its little fellows.