“原本针对中国，不料反变美国太空政策批斗大会”

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Congress hearing on December 4 focused on China's growing space capabilities and the competition for leadership in future manned lunar missions, highlighting broader geopolitical tensions in space [1][2]. Group 1: U.S. Space Policy Criticism - The hearing evolved into a critique of the overall U.S. space policy, particularly questioning NASA's current plans for manned lunar missions [1][2]. - Lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction with the Trump administration's budget cuts and personnel reductions at NASA, arguing that these actions undermine the U.S. ability to compete with China [1][5]. - Concerns were raised about the feasibility of NASA's Artemis lunar program, with experts suggesting it is unlikely to meet its deadlines [1][9]. Group 2: Comparison with China's Space Program - Witnesses at the hearing contrasted the uncertainty of U.S. plans with China's steady progress in space exploration, attributing China's success to its systemic advantages [2][10]. - China aims to achieve its first manned lunar landing by 2030, having made significant advancements in lunar exploration and technology [12][13]. - The U.S. witnesses acknowledged the potential for China to land astronauts on the moon before the U.S. can achieve a similar goal, with varying degrees of pessimism expressed regarding NASA's capabilities [9][10].