The New Lunar Space Race and China’s Ambitions at the Moon’s South Pole

The Geopolitical Chessboard at the Lunar South Pole

A fresh space race is unfolding at the lunar south pole as global powers compete to secure vital resources, according to reports detailed by CNN en Español and El Sol de México.

Beijing Targets Permanent Shadow Zones

China has aggressively entered this lunar expansion with comprehensive plans to conquer and explore the Moon, according to El Sol de México.

Artemis II Crews Prepare Amid Technical Milestones

Members of the Artemis II crew recently celebrated aerospace innovation at a gathering in Colorado, as reported by El Comercio de Colorado.

The High Stakes of Extraterrestrial Control

Onda Cero highlighted in its August 3, 2026, broadcast of La Rosa de los Vientos that the core friction point of this modern lunar race is determining who will ultimately control access to extraterrestrial resources.