We owe a lot to NASA for, among many things: advances in astronomy, myriad technologies, and a whole different notion of what government can accomplish. And sure, giving Tom Wolfe and Ron Howard all kinds of creative inspiration is good too.
This is the Hubble Space Telescope, which is reponsible for wonders like the image below.
Last time the Hubble needed a bunch of work - the mission was difficult and dangerous. The proposal that robots do the work needed - without extraordinary risk to human life - is no longer under consideration according to new NASA Administrator Mike Griffin. But a human mission to keep Hubble working is once again a possibility. I sure would like to hear a reasonable debate about repair versus replacement - perhaps with an entirely new (accessible) module attached to the International Space Station.
Okay, so there it is - a post about space exploration. But what the hell, Star Wars: Episode III - The Revenge of the Sith is due out May 19. And hey, all you raving cynics out there, indulge yourself in The Spoof. Live Long & Prosper, fellow Vulcans.
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Speaking of astronauts, did you hear that John Kerry is coming to your neck of the woods? That's right, he's going to be in Discovery Park on May 1st to help raise money for the "Governor Gregoire's Defense Fund"!
More info is available at:
www.wa-democrats.org
Perhaps SoundPolitics.com would like to carry the story? Maybe we could host a "welcome party" for the good old Tax & Spend crowd?
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