As space cadets around the nation hoped, it now looks like China’s recent foray into the stars will draw dividends stateside…Apparently, Bush is about to announce a US return to the moon. “‘You’ve got the Chinese saying they’re interested — we don’t want them to beat us to the Moon. We want to be there to develop the sweet spots,’ Republican Senator Sam Brownback says.” Now here’s a Dubya campaign initiative I can get behind.
Tag: The Moon
The Killing Moon.
Skywatchers prepare for a blood-red moon over the weekend. In case of confusion, the crimson color won’t be due to moonmen or monsters, but rather due to the plethora of solar panels on the lunar surface. Ok, not yet.
Shanghai Moon.
As Yang Liwei recuperates from his historic mission, China readies for the moon.
Taikonauts go Lunar.
More details surface about China’s space ambitions, and they are soon to include manned lunar missions. Interesting…
Destination Moon.
As Europe goes to the moon (alas, without Tintin), China prepares to choose the first Taikonaut.