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:We Can Do It Alone!

[amightywind]

NASA has been working closely with the "international community" for 10 years now on IIS. Where has it gotten us? We have a moribund program consisting of Russian and American station occupants patching holes in the wall, entertaining celebrity guests, and trying to keep from strangling each other. Apollo represents the high point of space exploration, not exceeded in 30+ years. I would like to see the U.S. go back to it.