Some great news for a change!

[KevinM1]

For myself, the only thing I really miss of the 1980's was how NASA still seemed somewhat relevant.

But it was far more relevant in the early 70ies. They already pulled the financial plug well before the lunar programm was scheduled to be over.

True.

I'm really pulling for Space X and Planetary Resources. If private businesses can fulfill their promise, it might jumpstart our journey to the stars again. I'm not confident in NASA's Mars goal. Some Republican dickwad(s) is/are bound to put an end to it at some point. But, if there's a way to make money in the endeavor? That'll guarantee an increased presence in space.