[KevinDavis]

I can hear some of the responses like oh they can't do it or let them do it is too dangerous (the cowards around here). I say we better get our heads out of our asses and start thinking about the future of this nation is space and start learning that life is dangerous no matter what we do!

[KevinDavis]

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

[SandRat]

China would carry out long-term Mars exploration in four stages that might lead to the eventual human exploration of the red planet, an article from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) publication Science Times said on June 13.

Gee what a surprise a bunch of reds wanting to claim the red planet all for themselves.

I say we better get our heads out of our asses and start thinking about the future of this nation is space and start learning that life is dangerous no matter what we do!

AMEN to that Brother!!! Your statement applies to more than just this situation!

[friendly]

Ridiculous propaganda from a SARS infested country with one flush toilet for every 200 people.

[solitas]

...China would carry out long-term Mars exploration...

Great idea! Fantastic! Let 'em HAVE Mars: far enough away to keep them out of our hair! Greater than 6 months away too: better for them to be SOL if they run into trouble.

Just KEEP 'em OFF of the Moon: if they ever get there (3 days away) and start an observation/launch platform facing the Earth then we're ALL gonna be screwed.

[chuckwalla]

They're just trying out all the new gadgets they got from Bill.

[CathyRyan]

They would be better off if they spent the time and money figuring out how sewers work.

[davisfh]

"China Keeps Its Sight On Long-Term Mars Exploration"

Good! I welcome any competition that will keep our space program moving forward.