China sends man into space

[YogsVR4]

Did you guys read about China putting a man in space? Quite a feat. Only the third nation do actually do it. I know they plan on getting to the moon in the next decade or so. I'm glad someone is finally going back there.

[freakray]

I was reading about that myself.
I don't know your thoughts but I got the impression from the article that they had a fair amount of help from their neighbour.

[BLU CIVIC]

I WATCHED IT ON NIGHTLINE OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT LAST NIGHT....since itz military run they didn't want it televised because if something went wrong (like the last televised launch) it would be videoed and televised

[Ace$nyper]

yea i heard that. I'm wondering if teh US is going to jump back on the moon before the china gets there?

[YogsVR4]

Considering they enter the 'space race' at the same time as the Soviet Union and the US, they've got some catching up to do. However, they are only the thrid country to put a man in space so that is an impressive accomplishment.

[TexasF355F1]

Originally Posted by YogsVR4

Considering they enter the 'space race' at the same time as the Soviet Union and the US, they've got some catching up to do. However, they are only the thrid country to put a man in space so that is an impressive accomplishment.

Lets see how well they do.

[AutoBro]

VERY impressive. Getting to space isn't easy, even today. But I would love to see someone get to the moon again. That would be super exciting.

I guess countries don't see the point in wasting money to go to a place with virtually nothing on it. Bragging rights I guess?

[guiwee]

IMO China would be better served by spending those billions of dollars
on maybe some domestic issues!!!!