China has successfully launched its first manned space flight, becoming the third country to have put a man into orbit.
Congratulations to all involved, and I’m pleased that someone is still pushing that envelope … but I wish it weren’t the PRC. They worry me.
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Actually, the Brazilians have been trying to get a space program going.
Their location to the equator makes it easier for them to get boost objects into space.
But unfortunately their rockets keep blowing up.
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“Well, if it was easy, everyone would do it.”
Government scientists in the tiny nation of Moronica are planning a menned shot to the Sun! When told that the heat of the sun would destroy the ship and all its occupants, they replied, “It’s okay. We’re going at night.”
I know it’s an old joke, but it seemed to fit so well, I just couldn’t resist. I’m sorry.