Biden and Kishida hammered out a staggering plan for cooperation in a major meeting.
And guess what? They talked about sending the Japanese to the moon! Yes, yes, the Japanese were going to the moon, and they could be the first non-American to go to the moon!
Oh, what a shocking meeting! Let's follow this "moon landing craze" and see what happens!
Strategic cooperation: The moon landing program has caused an uproar
When we talk about space exploration, we often think of major powers such as the United States, Russia, the European Space Agency (ESA), and China.
But in reality, Japan has also been working silently, although its space technology is not as famous as that of the United States or Russia.
One of Japan's plans that has caught the world's attention is the plan to take Japanese people to the moon.
This plan can be traced back to two years ago, when it was just a concept, a bold idea.
One might question whether Japan's space technology is mature enough to handle such a large-scale project, after all, the Japan Space Agency (JAXA) has relatively limited resources and capabilities compared to NASA in the United States.
However, it is precisely the existence of this skepticism that has prompted more cooperation and efforts to make this seemingly unattainable goal gradually become realistic.
Cooperation between the United States and Japan is key to making this plan a reality.
The United States has rich experience and resources in space, while Japan has unique insights and contributions to technological innovation and scientific research.
The cooperation between the two countries is not only a technical exchange, but also an in-depth strategic cooperation.
By sharing resources, experience and knowledge, both sides can make greater progress in the field of space exploration and achieve common goals.
In addition to cooperation, the United States may have some strategic considerations of its own.
In today's world, space exploration is not only a competition of science and technology, but also a competition of national interests and geopolitics.
By cooperating with Japan, the United States can not only share costs and risks, but also expand its influence geopolitically.
To a certain extent, this is also a strategy for the United States to maintain its leading position in the field of space exploration.
Of course, the realization of this plan was not all smooth sailing.
Over the past two years, the team has faced many challenges and difficulties.
Technically speaking, Japan does have some shortcomings and needs to rely on the support and help of the United States and other countries.
At the same time, political and diplomatic factors cannot be ignored, after all, space exploration involves not only science and technology, but also deeper interests and relationships.
The abacus behind the plan
The report of the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong media has attracted widespread attention, revealing a story behind the scenes.
The U.S. decision to take the Japanese to the moon is not simply for the purpose of scientific and technological cooperation or space exploration, but has more political calculations lurking in it.
First of all, we need to make it clear that space exploration has long been not only a competition for science and technology, but also a part of the geopolitical game between countries.
In this field of competition and interests, the actions of any one country may cause vigilance and reaction from other countries.
The United States is well aware of the momentum of China's rise in space, especially China's advancing lunar exploration program, which makes the United States feel a little nervous.
In the face of China's rapid development in the field of space, the United States does not want to be caught up, let alone lose its dominant position in the field of space exploration.
Therefore, when Japan proposed to cooperate with the United States in the lunar landing program, the United States did not hesitate to accept the proposal.
Their acceptance was not entirely motivated by recognition of Japan's space technology, but more out of concern for China and consideration of geopolitical implications.
The United States is well aware of the importance of public opinion warfare.
They are well aware that space exploration is not only a manifestation of scientific and technological strength, but also a race for national image and soft power.
In this competition, the moon landing was seen as a great opportunity for publicity.
By landing the Japanese on the moon first, the United States can take the opportunity to project itself on the international stage, show its partnership with its allies, and show China that it is still a leader in space.
Such strategic calculations of the United States are not without risks.
On the one hand, Japan's space technology is not very mature, and there are certain uncertainties and risks.
If there is an accident or failure in the moon landing program, it may have a certain negative impact on the image of the United States.
On the other hand, China will not wait and see, and they may take a series of measures in response to the actions of the United States, further exacerbating competition and tensions in the space field.
Practical dilemma: The mission to the moon is daunting
The postponement of the U.S. lunar exploration program is indeed disappointing and anxious.
The Artemis program is an important U.S. initiative in returning to the moon to achieve the feat of another human landing on the moon.
Two years of setbacks and postponements have made the plan look chaotic.
First, let's look at the reasons for this.
On the one hand, technical challenges are one of the main challenges facing the Artemis program.
Space exploration is never an easy task, especially when it comes to a manned landing on the moon, and the technology and equipment required are even more demanding.
Over the past two years, the NASA team has struggled to overcome various technical difficulties, but has repeatedly suffered setbacks, resulting in constant delays in mission plans.
On the other hand, funding and resource issues are also important challenges for the Artemis program.
Space exploration requires huge amounts of money, and uncertainty in government budgets and resource allocations creates great uncertainty about the implementation of missions.
Especially in the context of a global economic downturn, government investment in space exploration may be affected, which in turn can affect the progress and timing of missions.
In addition to this, political factors cannot be ignored.
The U.S. political system makes space exploration programs often subject to political interference and political struggles.
Disagreements and conflicts of interest between different political parties may lead to policy changes and reallocation of resources, which may affect the implementation and advancement of space exploration programs.
Despite the difficulties and challenges, the Artemis program remains of great significance and value.
The moon landing is not only a scientific and technological feat, but also a milestone event for human civilization.
Conclusion: Who will be the winner of the moon landing?
Although the cooperation between the United States and Japan has been quite vigorous, in the face of many challenges, it will depend on the follow-up performance if it is to be truly implemented.
And in the end, who can become the "first person to land on the moon" is really a suspense.
Just like this collaboration, it is full of unknowns and challenges, and one can't help but wonder: who will be the ultimate winner?
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