It is time to privatize. It is no longer space exploration time, it is space exploitation time. The space program has enabled us to know the verdict in the Anthony at the instant the killer knew it. From thousands of miles away! God Be Praised, Peace Be With You.
Someday, I hope that similar technilogical and financial resources will be focused on the oceans. The Japanese recently discovered rare earth metals in abundance a few miles down. This can eventually takes the monopoly out of the hands of the Chinese and a couple of other countries who now control these vital commodities. The answers to food, energy, medicine, and who knows what are really at the bottom of the sea.