Chinese astronaut makes nation's first spacewalk

China's advance into space is an ominous sign for the US and other western powers. If you had any doubt about the Chinese ability to deliver inter-continental missile on target you can put them to rest. MRV technology still proves elusive for the Chinese but that's only a matter of time until they crack the problem. These new developments show the real need for a working missile defense system. As the US falls quickly from its role as a world leader the Chinese seem more then willing to take our place!

"China is also pursuing lunar exploration and may attempt to land a man on the moon in the next decade - possibly ahead of NASA's 2020 target date for returning to the moon."

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