According to Russian media reports, the head of NASA’s science department made it clear that it does not intend to exchange lunar soil with the Chinese space agency. This kind of exchange was only normal scientific research in the past, and it has always been a common phenomenon in the aerospace field. The purpose is to let all mankind understand the moon. But in this regard, the United States still shows their usual practice, that is, not opening up to these cooperative projects. Currently, the White House and Congress have banned cooperation in this area.
The ambiguous attitude of relevant US departments
After the report was published in Russia, the US media website also quoted the supervisor’s language, indicating that the two countries currently have no plans to cooperate and exchange. The website also pointed out that the soil originally intended for exchange this time was brought back by Chang'e-5, and the collection time was last December. This piece of soil is more valuable than the soil research brought back by the United States itself, because the geographical location of this soil is different. At least in terms of scientific research, it has high research value.
The head of the Ministry of Science told the media that it was difficult for the two countries to complete the exchange because it was affected by the Wolfe Amendment. Because relevant laws and regulations prohibit cooperation between China and NASA in aerospace, he also pointed out that the current situation cannot be loosened, which does not mean that there will be no opportunities for cooperation in the future. Because the bill did not completely close the door to the Asian region, in the opinion of the director, it is possible to reopen the door of cooperation over time, and he will also make a certain degree of effort for this matter.
This is an ambiguous statement and does not show any sincerity. First of all, the Wolfe clause itself is a manifestation of hegemony. This time the endorsement of this clause can only say that the United States is still consolidating its hegemony in the space field. Therefore, it is normal for the United States to refuse cooperation.
NASA started to set up arches again
But for the United States,They currently have a strong sense of crisis, because China's development in the aerospace field is rapid. At present, it will not take long for China's space station to be put into use, and the International Space Station, which is led by the United States and coordinated by multiple countries, is about to be scrapped.
Just recently, the newly appointed NASA director suddenly stood up in an archway. He believes that there is no possibility of cooperation between China and the United States in the aerospace field, and there is only competition. Even if it is possible to cooperate in the future, China must abide by the rules set by the United States and follow American thinking. This shows that this is still a hegemonic approach. If you really want to pursue the fairness of cooperation, then at least you must respect your partners. In the aerospace field, each country has its own standards. When faced with the standards of other countries, another country should learn to respect it instead of forcibly correcting this country. With the speech made by the Director of NASA, the outside world is even less optimistic about the cooperation between China and the United States in the aerospace field.
is also quite hostile to Russia
In the field of aerospace, China is a target, and Russia is also not to be disturbed. Although the United States and Russia have cooperated, the process of cooperation has been twists and turns. Especially after 2014, the United States has been trying to limit Russia's development, but at the same time it proposed a cooperation project, wanting to invite Russia to develop the next generation space station together. The International Space Station currently in use has been in service twice overtime, which has long exceeded its original use period. In the past six months, there have been many failures, and it is obviously showing a decline. Regarding the request of the United States, Russia has also expressed its attitude. Cooperation is feasible, but there is a major premise, that is, not to impose unilateral sanctions on Russia.
Recently, the United States has been discussing the lunar plan , and there is also much publicity in the media to create momentum for the re-landing on the moon. The current intention of the US aerospace industry is obvious, that is, to continue writing the Apollo program.During the Apollo program, the country completed six moon landings, sent 12 astronauts into space, and brought back a large amount of lunar soil for in-depth research. By 2020, China has also collected lunar soil and has also begun to study this aspect. In addition, China has also reached cooperation with Russia during this period, and the two parties will work together on space research. This approach may have made the United States feel the crisis, so it has also launched a new plan.
China can also reject the United States
The United States has rich experience in landing on the moon, and is the first country to land on the moon. It also brings back a large number of soil samples. It’s just that the early start does not mean that you will have enough energy. At present, due to insufficient funds in the United States, the newly established moon landing plan is only verbal and there is no money to implement it.
In contrast, China has been steadily seeking breakthroughs in recent years. The launch of the Chang'e-5 has laid the foundation for my country to explore the moon. When the Chang'e 5 was launched, the United States had reached out to China to share data. The reason given by the United States was this, because the two countries collected different regions and the soil collected by China was more valuable. However, China also rejected the request made by the United States and stated that in accordance with the requirements of the Outer Space Treaty, China will share these samples with other countries in accordance with the agreement, except for the United States.
Conclusion
Space belongs to all mankind, but the United States is an exception and still wants to establish its own hegemony in the vast sky. Several major aerospace powers do not support this approach. If the United States persists in this hegemonic approach, it is actually equivalent to closing the road for itself in disguise, and it will lose the hearts of the people one day.
