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Author Archives: Walt Faulconer

Render of a conceptual Chinese lunar base.
Posted inOpinion

America needs a ‘Plan B’ to reach the moon first

by Walt Faulconer October 20, 2025

China is on track to land its first crew on the lunar surface by 2030 and establish a base at the resource-rich south pole — a site that offers continuous […]

The Chang'e-6 lander and ascender on the far side of the moon. Credit: CNSA
Posted inOpinion

NASA needs bold leadership — or we’ll be watching on TV while Beijing lands on the moon

by Walt Faulconer August 22, 2025
Posted inOpinion

Return to Tranquility Base first

by Walt Faulconer July 17, 2023July 17, 2023

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Cambrian Works Announces Partnership with Aptos Orbital to Integrate the GigRouter and Aptos Terminal

Federating Europe’s Earth Observation Ground Segment: The DOMINO-E Proof of Concept

Global Defense Satcom Commercial Service Revenues Positioned to Skyrocket Past $8.6 Billion by 2034

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