2022: China and CAPS

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E.P. — 6/30/2008 11:52:41 PM (archived)

let's see - US: crummy economy, bad launch system (AREs 1), language so degrqaded intelligent discussion of policy impossible

China: economy in okay shape despite obstacles, nice cheap medium launch system
(Long March 5), tightly focused manned program, clear national objectives.

Manned Mars enthusiasts don't get it: whoever provides the best impact warning systems gains world leadership in space. Mars is Mars, a long way off, and not the Earth

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China on the moon in 2017 - Harrison Omega Lunahod - 6/29/2008 6:05:49 AM
- 2022: China and CAPS - E.P. - 6/30/2008 11:52:41 PM
- It's a good thing. - Buck Galaxy - 6/29/2008 10:12:54 PM
- Where to go in space ? - Raoul - 6/29/2008 9:18:01 AM
  - Is Helium 3 Exploitation China's Hidden Lunar Agenda? - Socrates II - 7/3/2008 3:57:22 PM
    - Confucius say he who controls the Heavens also controls the Earth. (n/t) - Lee - 7/4/2008 2:37:34 AM
    - There is plenty of He3 on earth to experiment with. (n/t) - alcaray - 7/4/2008 2:11:04 AM
    - re: Is Helium 3 Exploitation China's Hidden Lunar Agenda? - JEKing - 7/3/2008 9:52:58 PM
      - Do you have the actual paper of this available? - Socrates II - 7/7/2008 2:17:19 PM
    - Nothing "Hidden" about it, nor about China and CAPS - E.P. - 7/3/2008 9:11:54 PM
      - 10 Reasons Why China is Good for Space - Socrates II - 7/6/2008 1:20:07 PM

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