Might I suggest that a more precise version of that would beQuotePretty much all three commercial crew vehicles, if successfully developed and put into operation will be much more capable than Shenzhou and some would be at least comparable to the entirely notional next generation Russian crew vehicle.
Pretty much all three commercial crew vehicles, if successfully developed and put into operation will be much more capable than Shenzhou and some would be at least comparable to the entirely notional next generation Russian crew vehicle.
The high water mark of pointless government spending on space stunts. Sure.The battle changed after Apollo to economically useful activities.
Quote from: QuantumG on 06/27/2013 12:30 amThe high water mark of pointless government spending on space stunts. Sure.The battle changed after Apollo to economically useful activities.Where you cynically see space stunts, others see bravery, dedication, ingenuity, teamwork, genius, inspiration.
Quote from: rcoppola on 06/27/2013 12:35 amQuote from: QuantumG on 06/27/2013 12:30 amThe high water mark of pointless government spending on space stunts. Sure.The battle changed after Apollo to economically useful activities.Where you cynically see space stunts, others see bravery, dedication, ingenuity, teamwork, genius, inspiration.I see both.
Russia might launch more people and more weight of cargo per year but can they use that ability to go to The Moon?No? But they're leading aren't they? False argument in favor of Russia in my opinion.The Moon landings were real and are the high benchmark. The records books show this and Russia has not caught up or overtaken until they have accomplished the same feat.
If Britain ever plucks up the courage to greenlight Skylon,
and Virgin Galactic ushers in the new era of space tourism as it hopes to, then Europe will be up there with the three superpowers in terms of overall space activity (though not all of it will be scientific or exploratory).
Quote from: JohnFornaro on 06/26/2013 01:28 pmUSA naturally. All that China can do is launch astros to their own space station. Big deal. That is so been there and done that.Who else has landed any on Mars recently?
USA naturally. All that China can do is launch astros to their own space station. Big deal. That is so been there and done that.