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There's a New Space Race, and US Is Losing

Rest of the world collaborates while fearful US falls behind

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 9, 2008 2:19 PM CDT

(Newser) – While the rest of the world cooperates incessantly on all matters extraterrestrial, the US, hampered by self-imposed regulations meant to keep weapons out of enemies' hands, is swiftly losing dominance of the final frontier, the Washington Post reports. The US’ military space program is still...   Read full story »

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