U.S. Snubs China's Offer for Space Cooperation

Devar writes "According to this space.com article The US has turned down China's offer for cooperation in space because their 'technology was not mature.' "Anticipating future space cooperation with the U.S., China fitted the Shenzhou craft with a docking ring capable of linking up with the International Space Station (ISS) and has at least one launch site, Jiuquan, located at near the same latitude as NASA's Cape Canaveral, which would allow similar launch profiles." This action has prompted China to turn to the ESA."

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Re:Why?

[The One and Only]

Remember that the White House is run by neoconservatives, and neocons became infamous in the 90's for opposing China and considering it a threat. There's a bit less of that since 9/11, but the neocons still don't love China. After all, China is a dictatorship whose government kills its people by the thousands.

Remember, rockets for space and ballistic missiles for crushing your enemies are basically the same technology. The powers that be just might not want to collaborate with them on that technology.

NASA to China

[PD]

Don't call us until you've killed off at least 14 people in flight.

Seriously, this is stupid. China has orbited a person, and we should be working with these people. Calling someone immature is what a 13 year old girl does to show her disapproval.