China's moon lander/rover starting to return pictures

[Peregrine]

I don't think I'd seen this posted here yet (always could have missed it) but China's unmanned lunar lander landed safely and released a robotic rover which is taking pictures.

Article at BBC

BBC News - China's Jade Rabbit Moon rover sends back first photos

[Buccaneer]

Welcome to the 1970s. Maybe in another 40 years they'll be able to send a rover to Mars.

[Marc Vaughan]

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Welcome to the 1970s. Maybe in another 40 years they'll be able to send a rover to Mars.

I personally think its awesome they've done so - the more steps mankind makes into space the better, if other countries show progress then hopefully it'll push competition between them.

[Vince, Pt. II]

Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

I personally think its awesome they've done so - the more steps mankind makes into space the better, if other countries show progress then hopefully it'll push competition between them.

I'm in this line.

[Groundhog]

Yep, I hope they send a manned mission.

[EagleFan]

That is an act of war, invading claimed US territory.

I blame Obama for standing by and doing nothing.

Launch the nukes!!!!

[BillJasper]

Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

I personally think its awesome they've done so - the more steps mankind makes into space the better, if other countries show progress then hopefully it'll push competition between them.

+1

[Chief Rum]

Agreed. When it comes to space, we need to stop thinking on a national level and start thinking as a species. Way to go, China.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Agreed. When it comes to space, we need to stop thinking on a national level and start thinking as a species. Way to go, China.

Especially with the internet. You can go out and check out photos/video from any space program in an instant. There's no reason that even amateur scientists can't make findings from some of the material out there right now. It's happened several times already with photos from the Hubble Telescope.

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

I personally think its awesome they've done so - the more steps mankind makes into space the better, if other countries show progress then hopefully it'll push competition between them.

Better to fight over this than pretty much anything else: "No, we can do science better!" "No, we can!"

I mean, you can screw it up by carelessly using dangerous things to "beat the other guy" but, still, it's better than war or economic warfare.

SI

[Desnudo]

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Agreed. When it comes to space, we need to stop thinking on a national level and start thinking as a species. Way to go, China.

Until they discover rare minerals. Then it's space seals six time.

[Drake]

At least they're out there doing something.

[Subby]

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Welcome to the 1970s. Maybe in another 40 years they'll be able to send a rover to Mars.

This post is so Bucc.

[Butter]

This space exploration won't do much good when all of their urban population starts dying from cancer caused by their horrific pollution problem.

So, yay China I guess?

[Buccaneer]

Very little reward for something that has been covered for some time. I would think directing scientists and engineers toward technological advancements in solving key problems in their own country would provide a more tangible morale boost.

[Galaril]

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Very little reward for something that has been covered for some time. I would think directing scientists and engineers toward technological advancements in solving key problems in their own country would provide a more tangible morale boost.

Good point. That would be a great idea here in the US too.

[Qwikshot]

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Very little reward for something that has been covered for some time. I would think directing scientists and engineers toward technological advancements in solving key problems in their own country would provide a more tangible morale boost.

Disagree...China like other nations is interested in Space Exploration. The moon is a logical baby step for them. Say this for China, when they commit to something they go for it, resources be damned. China while it has a horrific pollution problem is also the leader in innovation for green energy, their drive for space is for the purpose of validating their standing globally, is another pathway towards innovation. You don't really see Russia or the USA taking the lead anymore, perhaps, China's interest in space, will act a driver for collaboration, or at least a driver for competition.

[AENeuman]

So the first imagines sent back.were a selfie?