Posted by Ray Katz in Mars, NASA, current, moon
Philly Inquirer: Let’s get our manned space program really moving again.
Just as the Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper is possibly on the verge of extinction, the editorial board has spoken out to keep alive the hope of sending American astronauts beyond earth orbit. In an editorial titled “Can We Boldly Go?”, the Inquirer suggests that someone slip in a DVD of “The Right Stuff” aboard Air Force One to give President Obama some inspiration to put more money into manned space travel.
As things stand now, the President seems to be looking for ways to cut costs further—which will result in more decades of astronauts sticking dully close to home.
To truly move ahead, NASA’s budget would need a $3 billion annual increase. (I suspect they would need more.) Neither the President, nor Congress seem interested in spending that money.
It’s discouraging, but someone will boldly go forward…to the moon and/or Mars…even if America chooses not to.
