"If you come up short with who comes down the ladder first, the impact is felt around the world."
Global Spaceflight2026-09-24 • ⏱️ 3 min read
NASA chief concerned China may deny access to parts of South Pole
"If you come up short with who comes down the ladder first, the impact is felt around the world."
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