Is NASA's quest for an increased presence in space neglecting
the very foundation those journeys will be built upon? Some
scientists say yes... that stellar myopia is causing NASA to let go
of aeronautics research that has allowed the United States to
maintain a worldwide lead in aviation for years.
As NASA looks to the stars for its future, the agency is no
doubt also keeping an eye trained on countries looking to usurp the
agency's lead in space travel. Take China, for example... which is
waiting in the wings to match several of NASA's proudest
accomplishments.
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