China Launches Third Unmanned Space Capsule

Guppy06 writes: "As you read this China's third unmanned (except for a dummy) Shenzhou capsule is whizzing over your head. It was launched around 1400 UTC on one of China's newer Long March II F boosters. There's an article at CNN. As per usual, our good friends at NORAD have all the details of its orbit available here, but after last September you need to register to get it..."

Launched another capsule...

[RasputinAXP]

The only problem is that after the first capsule, they were hungry again after an hour.

Whoosh!

[CaptainCarrot]

As you read this China's third unmanned (except for a dummy) Shenzhou capsule is whizzing over your head.

DUCK!!!

This would be more exciting

[Kasmiur]

If they had launched a N'sync member instead. Who cares if it lacks the tech to keep him safe. It would relieve us of a Nsuck member.

I can see it now.

PAy 20mil to goto spacestation but get to ride in china's one for free. Hopefully the boybands are too dumb to realize they are unmanned and they would be cargo without life support.

China Launches Third Unmanned Space Capsule

[Seehund]

At whom?

Re:Whoosh!

[leviramsey]

DUCK!!!

Peking?

Sorry, I had to say it...

The real question is:

[Mr Teddy Bear]

Does the side of the pod say "China" (like we (americans) have USA) or does it say "Made in China" like everything else in the USA?

This should be great for mass production of space fairing ships. Tourist travel here we come!

You can find more information at their website...

[I Want GNU!]

...the password there is ".seineew era snaciremA tsilatipaC"

Re:Oh no, now Slashdot's done it...

[Robber Baron]

Soooo THAT'S their plain, is it?

1) Launch a space capsule.

2) Submit story to Slashdot.

3) Wait for Slashdot user to post link to NORAD site.

4) When Slashdot effect takes NORAD down, in the confusion launch a pre-emptive first-strike!

Sneaky bastards!

No further information...

[sharkey]

...has been forthcoming as to the identity of the dummy, but the Computing and Business worlds have their fingers crossed that it is Bernard Shifman. [petemoss.com]

Make your time

[Anonymous Coward]

"WARNING!: U.S. Government Computer: If you are not authorized to access this system, disconnect now. You should have no expectation of privacy. By continuing, you consent to your keystrokes and data content being monitored. This message required by NASA GSFC CIO."

Translation: All your base are belong to us.

Re:Per Capita GNP is a better measure.

[RobertFisher]

Oh yes. Per capita GNP. The same measure that Luxembourg beats the US out on. By almost a factor of 2, as well. Over $45,000 per capita for Luxembourg versus a bit over $28,000 for the US. I suppose that makes Luxmberourg the world's most powerful economy in the world.

Seriously though, the buying power of an economy is jointly determined by both the total PPP and PPP per capita. But when it comes to research expenditures, the total size of the economy is what is important. If you can afford to spend a few percent of your economy on research, the total PPP is what is most important. The PPP per capita is also important, but its importance issecondary -- it is related to how much your citizens can afford to be taxed, and so is related to the percent of your total PPP which you can afford to allocate towards research.

Bob

Launched a N'sync member?

[Namarrgon]

unmanned (except for a dummy)

I think they did.

They got you

[the_pres]

Oh, no!

You have fallen into the trap! The only aim of this spacepod-show was the slashdotting of NORAD! You have compromised US security.

Prepare to pay!

Re:403....

[linzeal]

Get him, secret service! He is a spy of the most dubious kind.