# First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters 

- Published: 2026-03-29T23:50:21Z
- Updated: 2026-06-21T12:54:46Z
- Section: Science & Environment
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6wp6xenv0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Science
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Lunar discoveries and a space race with China is seeing the US invest time and money to get to the Moon - and beyond. 

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