Now China has successfully launched its youngest ever astronauts or taikonauts into space where they’ll spend the next six months on a station called Heavenly Palace. Beijing 1.________ a record year of lunar exploration but the US is 2._________ the prospect of a new space race. This launch is yet another step in a growing space race, a battle which could even decide who owns the moon. We were so close you can feel the ground vibrate and the fact that China feels so confident to have us here shows its own confidence in its growing space ambitions. This is one of 100 launches they’re planning this year as they try to 3._________, rival the United States. China also has 4._________ satellites in space and plans for many more, a rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink. The modern space race is no longer about getting to the moon, it’s about who will control its rich resources, valuable minerals and metals. And the head of NASA is worried that China will claim them. I think his concerns are unnecessary. We adhere to the principles of peaceful use, equality, mutual benefit and 5._____________. As the astronauts 6.___________ on Earth for the next 6 months, they’re 7.__________ as national heroes. China’s rivalry with the US is no longer just based here on Earth, both could soon be staking territorial claims well 8.___________.
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1. is aiming for 2. growing increasingly alarmed at 3. outdo 4. a fleet of 5. joint development 6. make their last steps 7. waved off 8. beyond this planet