 China To Send Man On Moon In 15 Years |
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 Dec 1 2005, 01:49 PM
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QUOTE FRESH from its second manned space mission, China’s space program wants to be able to put a man on the moon and build a space station in 15 years, an official said Sunday. “I think in about 10 to 15 years, we will have the ability to build our own space station and to carry out a manned moon landing,” said Hu Shixiang, deputy commander of China’s manned space flight program. But the goal is subject to getting enough funds from the government, Hu said, explaining that the space program must fit in the larger scheme of the country’s overall development. Hu was in Hong Kong with the two astronauts who conducted China’s second successful manned space mission in October. Hu said China was developing its space program at its own pace, and not in competition with the United States. Hu stressed China’s intention to use space exploration for peaceful ends, saying the government “is willing to work hard with people around the world for the peaceful use of space.” He said Chinese space officials wanted to study the possibility of making rockets with the capacity to carry spacecraft weighing 27.5 tons — three times the capacity of their existing rockets — but the government hadn’t approved the funding. Hu dismissed suggestions the space program was too costly for a country that, despite rapid economic growth, is still struggling to eradicate rural poverty. This post has been edited by jlhaslip: Dec 1 2005, 02:48 PM |
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Dec 1 2005, 08:07 PM
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That 's a good piece of news. We need a more balanced world. The rise of European Union, Sub-continent India, China, South Africa and Brazil should be a welcome move for the betterment of the world.
China with its communist root has grown alot in the past two decades in all fields including space technology. The first space mission they've just concluded must have encouraged them alot. What I like about China is its infrastructure. Since they are all newly built ones - it comes with good qualities. |
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Dec 1 2005, 08:13 PM
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i don't see that ever happening, unless china somehow saves a few trillion dollars then it iwll be lost cause, but the fact it should be a joint effort from every nation to put someone back on the moon. ti would take billions of dollars and space craft able to travel about 1/2 million miles and able withstand space trash, ice particles and what ever other hazards you can think of and be able to land a space craft since the last apollo mission there.
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Dec 1 2005, 09:42 PM
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Hmm, putting a space station up there would be quite difficult, that kinda stuff costs a lot. Though putting a space station on the moon would benifit them a lot. Say they complete there task, they won't have to launch off from earth, they'd have a docking station on the moon allowing them to go farther through the solar system.
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Dec 4 2005, 10:36 PM
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That would be really cool to have someone else get on the moon. Have we even sent anyone since the first moon landing?
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Dec 5 2005, 03:17 AM
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QUOTE(Eikon @ Dec 5 2005, 09:36 AM) That would be really cool to have someone else get on the moon. Have we even sent anyone since the first moon landing?  The Americans went up to Apollo 17, if I remmeber right. Apollo 13 had some issues and could not land on the moon. Each rocket has 3 crew. Apollo 11 was the first lunar landing, so that adds up to 6 flights. Times that by 3 crew and you get 18 people who have walked the moon. The Chinese attempt is an interesting one, and one we all should keep track on. |
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Dec 5 2005, 03:33 AM
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Never alone with Christ Group: Members Posts: 646 Joined: 22-July 05 Member No.: 9,713 |
I say that it will take them longer. They are barely able to keep themsleves alive, let alone put a manned station on the moon, or space, or where ever!
Of course, it would be great if they could. But we need to think about the bigger picture here and start thinking about Mars, don't you think? I mean stop puttering around here in the inner planets, go for the big prize. Go for Mars. Now, I don't think we will make a successful mission to mars and back. I think some one will get hurt or killed, but if you are going to go for it, then go BIG!  But no, seriously, I think a space or colony on the moon would be great. I just think that it is wasting to much time here closer to home.
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Dec 5 2005, 04:08 AM
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QUOTE(wild20 @ Dec 4 2005, 11:33 PM) I say that it will take them longer. They are barely able to keep themsleves alive, let alone put a manned station on the moon, or space, or where ever! Of course, it would be great if they could. But we need to think about the bigger picture here and start thinking about Mars, don't you think? I mean stop puttering around here in the inner planets, go for the big prize. Go for Mars. Now, I don't think we will make a successful mission to mars and back. I think some one will get hurt or killed, but if you are going to go for it, then go BIG! But no, seriously, I think a space or colony on the moon would be great. I just think that it is wasting to much time here closer to home.I totally agree wild20. The moon has already been explored and please, move on...what is there for China to see? Does China want to go to the moon for the sake of reaching it? I think it'd be a waste of their money. Get some assistance from anyone they can get some help from, dont waste millions of dollars on something for self pride...do something that's breakthrough... |
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Dec 5 2005, 11:41 AM
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The Chinese should really improve on the general living of the people before trying to put men in space. Many in the rural areas are still earning a meager amount of money and are struggling with livelihood. The space mission in China has somewhat been a propaganda thing. They bought technology from the ailing nation, Russia, and put their brand on it. While it serves the purpose of showcasing the nation rising power, I think it just also shows the social inequality around it the country. It is just like the Soviet in the 70s. Even they are struggling to go on, the Soviet still spend a lot of money on unimportant areas like sports, because they think that the medals they won from the Olympic Game could win them respect from other countries. But I think people will be more proud of having, say, 100% Internet broadband, then to have a man on a remote planet.
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