China nearly doubles their astronaut roster, Russia doubles their funding… and decided to build a space center in Cuba.  We also take a look at OnOrbit.com, and talk endlessly about the upcoming STS-125 with Space Shuttle Atlantis (OV-104) and as a backup Space Shuttle Endeavour (OV-105).  Catch our live shows every Friday at 2:00am UTC every week!

Show Links:
China’s Second Generation Of Astronauts Draws Concern At Home And Abroad – http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_Second_Generation_Of_Astronauts_Draws_Concern_At_Home_And_Abroad_999.html

Russia to double funding for space exploration – http://www.interfax.com/3/428867/news.aspx

The Russians may be putting more rockets in Cuba – http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,424067,00.html 

On Orbit Mercury is a social space news networking site – http://onorbit.com/mercury/

 

 

 

 

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  2. September 20, 2008  1:53 am by Dwayne Reply

    Great show once again! I'm bummed that I couldn't be there to watch it live but am thankful it's posted on your site. Take it easy and I'll try for the next one!

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