The race for space
Aside from a note of concern from the editors of the New York Times , the Bush administration’s new space policy, released quietly earlier this month, hasn’t received much attention. But it marks a major shift away from previous U.S. policy. Many critics warn that the policy’s stated refusal to sign arms-control agreements might fuel a space ...
Aside from a note of concern from the editors of the
New York Times
, the Bush administration's new space policy, released quietly earlier this month, hasn't received much attention. But it marks a major shift away from previous U.S. policy. Many critics warn that the policy's stated refusal to sign arms-control agreements might fuel a space arms race with China and others. In this week's Seven Questions, FP spoke with space security expert Theresa Hitchens about what the new policy means for the final frontier.
New York Times
, the Bush administration’s new space policy, released quietly earlier this month, hasn’t received much attention. But it marks a major shift away from previous U.S. policy. Many critics warn that the policy’s stated refusal to sign arms-control agreements might fuel a space arms race with China and others. In this week’s Seven Questions, FP spoke with space security expert Theresa Hitchens about what the new policy means for the final frontier.
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