[Cincinatus' Wife]

The race into space - Is the U.S. in it?

[sam_paine]

"Perhaps their energy will help jump start a return to the Moon for humanity.

I hope so.

[KantianBurke]

"Chinese space officials have hinted at a multi-pronged human spaceflight program, including space station construction, as well as eventual travel to the Moon, all by 2020."

If a 2nd rate power such as China can have a goal plan such as this, its a shame that the US can and will only dither around. Of course granny will have her free pills so we shouldn't complain. (sarcasm off)

[the_greatest_country_ever]

Forget (about) the moon.
They're doing this for the lucrative 'International Space Station' Chinese food delivery route.

[hdrider]

China's first piloted space journey could occur as early as next month.

I just can't help myself from saying this, "HE'S A DEAD MAN". And, how did the chinese get the drivers seat, steering wheel and pedal from a Toyota into the cockpit of the spacecraft.

[telebob]

Welcome to 30 years ago. Big deal.

[KevinDavis]

I don't think we have the will to explore. I could be wrong though.

Space Ping! This is the space ping list! Let me know if you want on or off this list!

[Arkie2]

China prepares for first "human" space flight? I may be misinformed but I thought the Russians were first followed shortly thereafter by us.