Uncrewed Russian and Indian spacecraft could land in the area next week, while the U.S. is trying to land astronauts there by 2025.
in 47 years; it's expected to touch down in the area in the coming days. India isn't far behind, with the goal of having a lander touch down on Aug. 23.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson told NBC News the area is far more treacherous than the site of the first moon landing in 1969., constantly lit from the sun, a few craters here and there," Nelson said. "If indeed we find water in abundance there, that could be utilized for future crews and spacecraft," Nelson added.mission next year, where astronauts will orbit the moon ahead of a planned 2025 landing.
There is a potential dark side of the moon race if the U.S. isn't the first country to land astronauts in the desired area. Nelson said he has concerns that China could try claim the territory if it gets there first.
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