"As our knowledge of the universe in which we live increases, may God grant us the wisdom and guidance to use it wisely."
- John Glenn, in address to Congress, Feb. 26, 1962
Today China became the third country in the world to put a man into space. The "taikonaut" is Yang Liwei, 38. Let's hope he returns home safely. This comes over 40 years after the Soviets and the United States launched their first manned expeditions.
It appears that the Chinese are moving aggressively to become a major player in this arena as the U.S. tones down its efforts. I would hope that we continue doing what is necessary to maintain supremacy in space exploration. Failing to do that could be distressing to us in the coming years.
The Saudis are going to have elections -- their first ever. Wow! I wonder what brought this on? I'm sure it couldn't have a thing to do with the fact that freedom and democracy are taking hold in one of their neighboring countries. It will be interesting to see if other middle eastern monarchies begin following suit. My bet is they will, sooner rather than later.
Word on the street is that Israel plans to launch airstrikes against Iran's nuclear facilities much as they did against Iraq's in 1982. Gary Fitleberg over at ChronWatch has the details. Now that would stir up a hornet's nest for sure!
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