Top Biden advisers argue that it’s important to cooperate with China on space exploration since a limited space partnership could reduce tensions and the likelihood of a destabilizing space race. Moscow is a precedent in moving from the cold war to launching American astronauts on Russian Soyuz rockets and operating jointly on the International Space Station. Unfortunately, it seems unlikely that Congress will accept that.
It has been suggested that one of the top priorities for the Biden administration should be modifying the Wolf amendment, which forbids collaboration with China. According to a recommendation from the nonprofit Secure World Foundation, a “limited space engagement” with China in areas such as scientific research and robotic space exploration would be beneficial.
