Rimae Bode—a volcanic region on the Moon’s nearside—offers strategic advantages for a human landing as well as rich opportunities for scientific research, according to a new study. China is racing against the U.S. to land astronauts on the Moon, with hopes to achieve this feat before the end of the decade. A new study presents a strong candidate for China’s future landing site, characterizing it as “a prime piece of lunar real ... [4382 chars]