Ping
The “autopsy” is as much for America`s once-vibrant manned space program as it is for the Discovery vehicle.
I find myself torn on this issue.. while I`d prefer to see the US leading the way in space, the fiscal matters here at home require more immediate attention than moon bases or trips to Mars.
It’s really just a question of priorities. Are we going to spend our money on discovery and innovation — the bread and butter of science-intensive programs like NASA — or are we going to throw our money around slums and crack houses to convince the residents we’re caring, compassionate people?
I’ll give you one guess which scenario has more demonstrable beneficial results.