Russian Invasion of Georgia Might Jeopardize Space Station

mknewman writes "Sen. Bill Nelson, one of NASA's biggest proponents on the Hill, is openly questioning how Russia's military intervention in Georgia will affect our access to the space station after the Shuttle is retired in 2010. Currently, NASA is able to use Soyuz vehicles for crew access and lifeboat operations thanks to an exemption from the Iran Non-Proliferation Act. The exemption expires in 2011, only one year after the Shuttle is due to head to the museums."

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Re:When push comes to shove

[Robotbeat]

I completely agree. This has gone on far enough. Russia wants to annex parts of another country, so it backs "freedom fighters" and makes them Russian citizens, allowing Russia to claim that they're just trying to protect the interests of Russians in Georgia. Has anyone noticed that this is THE SAME EXCUSE THAT HITLER USED WHEN HE STARTED WWII??? Why, Russia is just trying to bring other Russians under the wings of the motherland! How NOBLE of them!

Seriously, if the separatists in Georgia actually wanted to form their own country, I could say that it is ARGUABLE that Russia's actions are justified, but this situation if FUCKING STRAIGHT-UP IMPERIALISM! Russia wants to have complete control over energy in this region, and so they're going to annex parts of Georgia (actually, all of it, if the West doesn't do anything).

Thank you Russia.

[flyingfsck]

Georgia is in a state of civil war. Russia needs to be commended for its swift action and putting the conflict down within hours, thus limiting the damage and casualties.

Re:Russia's ressponse was reasonable and justified

[Jerry Beasters]

"The South Ossetians have wanted to split from Georgia for 10+ years now via several democratic votes, and identify themselves with the Russians (" People keep saying this...and? We in the U.S. had a civil war over some states that tried to leave our Union. Sure, they had the right to try, but as American land the federal government had every right to go to war with them to stop it. Georgia has every right to keep their land, by war if necessary.

Re:moral decline

[polar red]

i know that. let's go to your "there are some who would attack you either way" ... who is behaving like that? ... IRAQ ... And all the while saying that they're the good guys ...