Some friends of mine have noted that in this austere period Americans can put our money to better use than to space flights and other non-social programs that NASA runs. Let's put that aside for now, though NASA does a great deal more than space flights. But the Hundreds of Millions spent on Shuttle Flights is clearly a targeted expense... one that many feel we should forgo.
Me, I don't agree. NASA has opened doors with the flights of our shuttle fleet. And Americans are adventurers... and space offers that human adventure. Add to that the advancements in technology and the knowledge expansion achieved for all human kind.
Our galactic focus needs to now go to the International Space Station (ISS) and finding ways to advance our understanding of Science, Math, Technology and Engineering... to make this happen demands our continued focus on NASA and, from my perspective, increased commitment to manned space flight on a new NASA space vehicle.
No matter your position on continuing NASA funding, I would ask that you join me in thanking the men and women who have flown...and those thousands of men and women who have made their flights possible. Congratulations NASA... mission accomplished.
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