Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] space shuttle explodes?

[Mike Miller <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On Sun, 2 Feb 2003, Michael wrote:

> I'd really like to see the Moon, Mars, and Venus colonized while I'm
> alive but at this point the only way I can see that happening is if
> shitty second rate countries or corporations do it because the US space
> program is full of PR people who would rather accomplish nothing than
> take some risks. We landed on the moon and then just stopped. No more
> risks as long as we already had beat the damn commies.

Is it because of risk, or is it because of expense?  The moon missions
cost a lot of money and what return did we get on that investment?


> Not that unmanned missions don't make a lot of sense but I certainly
> don't think we should stop manned missions.

I think you're right.  People are expendable and they can do things that
no robot can do today.  It's a shame to lose such capable people, but they
can be replaced and their loss won't cost billions.

Mike
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