Elon Musk criticizes U.S. government as China reveals new spacesuit for Moon missions

in.mashable.com October 1, 2024, 09:00 AM UTC

Summary: China has introduced a new advanced spacesuit for its upcoming Moon missions, showcasing features designed for the lunar environment. The suit includes cameras, an operations console, and a large oxygen supply backpack. China aims to land astronauts on the Moon by 2030.

In response to China's progress, Elon Musk criticized the U.S. government for hindering SpaceX's efforts. He expressed frustration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for delaying the launch of SpaceX's Starship rocket and imposing fines over safety concerns.

The U.S. and China are in a renewed competition to send humans to the Moon. NASA's Artemis program plans to land astronauts by 2027, marking the first crewed Moon landing since the Apollo program ended in 1972.

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