War between Earth and the Moon: a new report from Chinese scientists

Chinese scientists from Northwestern Polytechnical University, led by Associate Professor Dang Zhaohui, have presented a report on potential military conflicts in cislunar space. The researchers analyzed the use of the Moon's gravitational environment for stealthy maneuvering and strategic control over key transport nodes between Earth and the Moon.

Chinese scientists from Northwestern Polytechnical University, led by Associate Professor Dang Zhaohui, have published a report analyzing scenarios of future military conflicts in cislunar space. The study, reported by the South China Morning Post, examines the use of the complex gravitational environment around the Moon for stealthy maneuvering and surprise attacks. A key role is assigned to strategic "chokepoints" — regions with the most economical routes between Earth and the Moon. Control over these positions would allow intercepting adversaries, disrupting mission timelines, and forcing resource expenditure without a direct shot. The authors note that scenarios range from skirmishes between single spacecraft to battles over entire orbital regions, employing decoys and false signals. At the same time, the scientists warn of the chaotic nature of real combat in space, where theoretical models often rely on ideal tracking conditions.