The race to build humanity's future in space, with Chris Hadfield

The race to build humanity's future in space, with Chris Hadfield

August 29, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 411

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Ian Bremmer and astronaut Chris Hadfield discuss the evolving landscape of space exploration and the implications of technology and competition between the US and China.

The race to the Moon is back – but reaching it is only the beginning. Astronaut Chris Hadfield joins Ian Bremmer to explore how cheaper technology, private industry, and growing US-China competition are transforming humanity’s ambitions in space – from permanent lunar settlements to eventually putting people on Mars.

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