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TWiS 203: China Rising - With Dr. Namrata Goswami
Episode 203
Friday, 27 March, 2026
Many suggest there is a new space race afoot, this time between the US and China. We've also know that America seems to be at its best in innovation and achievement when challenged by some external force. Will the Chinese human lunar program light the fuse of American innovation and accomplishment when it comes to our lagging lunar program and other spaceflight initiatives? Dr. Namrata Goswami of Johns Hopkins University joins us to examine the intricacies of potential threats to American leadership in space and the possible outcomes. Who will be first to land astronauts on the moon? Does it really matter? Who controls what regions of the moon? Will cislunar space be contested between major space powers? This and much more in this episode of This Week in Space. Headlines: Artemis 2 Mission Nears Launch, Astronauts Arrive at Kennedy Space Center Stunning New Images of Saturn Released from Webb and Hubble Telescopes "For All Mankind" Renewed for Sixth and Final Season Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Clears Vibration Test, Launch Date Set Main Topic: U.S.-China Competition and Global Ambitions in Space Dr. Namrata Goswami Explains the Evolution of the New Space Race China's Strategic, Economic, and Cultural Goals for Lunar Exploration Comparison of U.S. and Chinese Approaches to Public Messaging and Program Identity The Role of the Artemis Accords vs. China's International Lunar Research Station Partnerships The Legal and Political Implications of Lunar Safety and Exclusion Zones Space Force's Emerging Role in Cislunar Security and Commerce Increasing Global Participation: India, Japan, and Developing Nations Expand Space Competition Impact of Lunar "Real Estate" and Resource Maps on International Strategies Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. Namrata Goswami Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit
