It’s been 60 years since President John F. Kennedy declared “we select to go to the moon.” In a landmark tackle at Rice College on Sept. 12, 1962, Kennedy affirmed America’s dedication to the area race with the Soviet Union. Seven years later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon—one of the vital vital moments within the human historical past.

At the moment we’re in a brand new area race, this time with China. And our financial and nationwide safety each are at severe danger.