Budget cut for NASA?

On Nov 19, 12:20*pm, George Orwell wrote:
If this really goes ahead and the U.S. starts joined exploration with
China it will truly mark the end of the U.S. as the dominant
Superpower. I mean, why would you help a rival (antagonist or not) to
gain parity in something which is the DEFINITIVE example of American
technological supremacy?

Don't panic. If you actually read the statement, it says:

"The United States and China look forward to expanding discussions on
space science cooperation and starting a dialogue on human space
flight and space exploration."

...."Discussions and dialogue", as opposed to "setting and achieving
clear goals with deadlines".

On Nov 20, 10:15*am, Damien Valentine wrote:
On Nov 19, 12:20*pm, George Orwell wrote:

If this really goes ahead and the U.S. starts joined exploration with
China it will truly mark the end of the U.S. as the dominant
Superpower. I mean, why would you help a rival (antagonist or not) to
gain parity in something which is the DEFINITIVE example of American
technological supremacy?

Don't panic. *If you actually read the statement, it says:

"The United States and China look forward to expanding discussions on
space science cooperation and starting a dialogue on human space
flight and space exploration."

..."Discussions and dialogue", as opposed to "setting and achieving
clear goals with deadlines".

It's a start in the right direction, and should have happened decades
ago with Russia, as well as with China and India.

~ BG