ASCI 512 Discussion 1

ASCI 512 Discussion 1.4 Rapidly Changing Operations in Space

Since the retirement of the Space Shuttle, manned space missions for the U.S. have consisted of stays on the International Space Station (ISS). Discuss how the future of the U.S. manned space program has changed, while other countries such as China are actively planning expanded manned missions. Give your opinion on whether the U.S. and its aerospace corporations are still the world leaders in space. Also, comment on the balance between international military activities in space, such as the Iranian and N. Korean missile programs, versus scientific and tourism space missions.

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