SpaceX Just Simulated a Lunar Landing With Its Rocket Engine

NASA and SpaceX test-fired a Raptor engine meant for a Moon mission from a cold start in order to simulate conditions in space.

Earlier this year, China publicizedBut the race to the Moon and beyond is not without its perils.

Case in point: Russia, which has been trying to follow up on the successes of the Soviet Union's space program,Despite these risky gambles, establishing a presence on the Moon is not just for international bragging rights. It serves as a

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