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The Why of Space Program Races

Posted by Zonk on from the go-esa dept.

Deinhard writes "USA Today is running a story about the "why" behind the newly rekindled international space race. From the article: 'The science of space raises levels in areas such as computers, space materials, manufacturing technology, electronic equipment, systems integration and testing.' While it is a matter of national pride, China in specific also sees this as a way to increase the reputation of its high-tech exports."

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  1. Manned flights.... by wpiman · · Score: 0, Flamebait


    In June 2000, soon after the first unmanned test flight of a Shenzhou spacecraft, an article in Xiandai Bingqi magazine explained why the cost of human flight was justified:
    The cost of human flight to the Chinese? Since when did the Chinese value human life? They kill babies AFTER they are born, they drive tanks over protesters, they kill political dissenters.....
    Of course China will do manned flight- they could care less about the cargo.

  2. 250 million people in 20 years by gelfling · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    That's how many people China lifted out of poverty. How well did your country do?