FROM SPUTNIK TO THE "FINAL ROLL-OUT" FOR DISCOVERY.

Lenn,

You have struck a chord. I don't mind second place, when we give it what we've got.

But, it seems like we quit and whimper off the court....

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Lenn, this is sad, but it comes as no surprise because it is just more example of what this administration is all about. 

Well hopefully what this administration has done and will do while still in office will stir up the American Public to a frenzie to take America back!

Lenn, not only am I sad I am outraged about how certain administrations are able to steer our country in the wrong direction. Four years can set back our country twenty years. Science, Research and Education are key anyway I just wanted to comment not to rant.....

While I'm not sad to see the shuttle program end (it was around WAY longer than expected), it is a shame that there isn't a back-up ready to go.  But then, we do have a little money trouble.  Now, if we could cut the JUNK in the budget as easily, then maybe we could have some change left over for space exploration again. 

Lenn, I have always enjoyed and followed the space program.  Since my move to Huntsville I actually feel as though I've been a part of it.  NASA plays a huge economic role here.  When Wernher von Braun brought his team here back in the 60's it put Huntsville on the map.  Part of the reason I moved to Huntsville was because my wife accepted an opportunity to work for NASA.  Lot's of people here work for NASA...no big deal but up north...Chicago...well it's bragging rights up there.  Anyway, my thought...my hope...is that this current administration will be going away in a couple of years and perhaps we will once again return to the space program as leaders...as explorers...as pioneers...as we once were.  

I for one am VERY HAPPY there will be no more time wasted on space exploration.  Now NASA will finally, and I mean FINALLY, have the time to focus on and promote the wonderful contributions of Islam to the world and make them finally feel good about themselves and their new-found recognition.

Just trying to be patriotic and follow the lead of our wonderful "president" ...

Seems like ever since the shuttle program started in the early 1980s that NASA's seemed to be without a mission.  Before we had a mission to make it to the moon - did that in 1969.  Then a mission to create a space station - did that with Skylab. Then to get routine missions into space - did that with the Shuttle.  What is the mission now? There hasn't been one in about 20 years. 

Lenn, I probably shouldn't pursue this because it'll only raise my blood pressure, but where do I go to read about the subject matter of your referrence to Jay Markanich's comment #22? 

Lenn... that VETO pen could find some VERY good use with both of us...

I REMEMBER when Sputnik went up * Boy!  I am old! * and I learned later that they had sent up a dog earlier and I cried for the dog in space!!!

Lenn,I saw Gary's post and I too was sad!  I remember the President setting the goal, and American rising to the occasion.  We saw Americans walk on the moon!!!  We've become a country focused on instant gratification, rather than striving for long term goals.