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Missions to the moon. the chinese acknowledge that their space program is decades behind the u.s. and russia, for example, but this does seem to be a part of a much bigger strategy that also involves establishing chinas own global positioning system of satellites around the earth, and also building its own manned space station. thats very significant, because if everything goes according to plan, when the international space station is decommissioned in 2020, in the subsequent decade it will be ...

The heisman trophy was awarded to no surprise here florida state quarterback jameis winston last night. that amid lingering questions about a sexual assault allegation. he is the youngest player to win the heisman hat 19 years of age. prosecutors said recently they will not file charges against him for a rape allegation that became public only last month. a law for the alleged victim is asking for further investigation. okay, up to space where chinas land rover is exploring. that should be lun...

Chinas newest spacecraft landed on the moon. the rover doing the work is called jade rabbit. people in china got to vote on the name. it will be on the moon three months, studying the lunar crust. and in a different voyage to space, iran sent this monkey into orbit. they say it is the latest step to sending humans into space. they say it was a 15 minute mission and that the monkey returned safely. the u.s. says it cant confirm the launch and state department worries irans space program could i...

Were back with tonights outer circle, to china with the countrys first ever robotic lunar rover, blasting off from southeast china. we asked what it meant for the future of chinas growing space program. >> reporter: if successful, the solar powered buggy will touch down in mid-december, using its wheels and mechanical arm to conduct the three months of scientific study in the bay of rainbows, the last soft lunar landing was conducted by the soviets way back in 1976. chinas program was late getti...

Country, and we -- you know, its very disheartening for me. i dont know. you may very well know jim -- we wrote a number of articles on op eds over the last several years. we had bipartisan support in the congress. it doesnt seem like much has happened in the last four or five years. >> you were the last man to the moon. that was 41 years ago. >> captain, i just cant imagine, i wouldnt have thought 41 years ago that we werent going to go back, that our space program was going to be in this level...

Charles, its an honor to have you here. thank you so much for coming in. >> its a pleasure. well, my best selling book has been released in paperback, and i know youre employing to enjoy it. its a great read for parents and grandparents, for you or maybe as a gift for someone. all right. the paperback edition of "dear chanted ler, dear scarlet." coming up, astronaut jean sternan, the last man to walk on the moon. well talk about how the declining state of our space program is a reflection of t...

The leaders, being out m forefront, and, governor, in the last four years, its really heartbreaking because in the last four years weve really torn that down. weve "transformed" the space program, and, unfortunately its the way we are transforming the country. it bothers me tremendously. >> i can remember all the things we benefitted by. the spinoff from the space program are magnificent. everything from our gps to the digital watches and digital cameras and things that we take for granted. are ...

To me on the surface of the moon and look back at the earth, the world might be a better place to live in. there is no question in my mind that there is a creator of the universe. >> joining me now, the last man to walk on the moon, gene sernan. i am so honored and thrilled to have you hire. when i grew up, the astronauts were the heroes for every kid my age. and when i think about our space program and all it has meant, im somewhat frustrated. we dont have much emphasis on the space program. i ...

Its not there. its been the inspiration. you know, its disheartening, very disheartening for my. you may very well know jim lovell, nooeil armstrong and i wrote a lot of op eds on this. we had bipartisan support in the congress, a lot of at taboys -- >> you were the last man on the moon, that was 41 years ago. i wouldnt have thought 41 years ago that we werent going to go back, that our space program was going to be in this level of decline. and i guess im concerned that were missing something t...

Charles, its an honor to have you here. thank you so much for coming in. >> its a pleasure. well, my best selling book has been released in paperback, and i know youre employing to enjoy it. its a great read for parents and grandparents, for you or maybe as a gift for someone. all right. the paperback edition of "dear chanted ler, dear scarlet." coming up, astronaut jean sternan, the last man to walk on the moon. well talk about how the declining state of our space program is a reflection of t...