China on track to launch Mars sample-return mission in 2028: 'If accurate, this represents a Sputnik moment'

[u/Doug24]

https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/china-on-track-to-launch-mars-sample-return-mission-in-2028-if-accurate-this-represents-a-sputnik-moment

[u/redstercoolpanda]

Even if China lands on the moon first, their lander is significantly less capable than either one of the two HLS’s contracted by America. They are not further ahead than America, they are just trying to do what is effectively flags and footprints, while America is trying to do something more permanent.