Nasa 'rejects Russia Moon help'

bbc.co.uk ^ | 04-30-2007 | staff writer

[bedolido]

The head of Russia's space agency says that the US has rejected a Moscow proposal that the two countries join forces to explore the Moon. "We were ready to co-operate, but for unknown reasons, the United States have said they will undertake this programme themselves," Anatoly Perminov said.

[Obadiah]

First, we’ve already been to the moon, so I’m not sure what “help” Russia could offer. Second, I think the ISS is a stark lesson in the lack of quality of Russian space material, and third, I’m sure Russia would be more than happy to share in the learning about the latest US technological resources. Perhaps Russia could then assist Iran with those new technologies?

[Thrownatbirth]

NASA’s “unknown reason”: We own the moon. End of discussion.

[Lazamataz]

"We were ready to co-operate, but for unknown reasons, the United States have said they will undertake this programme themselves,"

Because maybe you suck?

[edcoil]

No this was an Americans pay we play deal. The russians just want money.

[Bob J]

The russians bring nothing to the table except whining and a tin cup.

[SunkenCiv]

Well put.

[Fitzcarraldo]

NASA knows it’s not going to get the funding.