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My problem isn't that the seats are Russian, it's that we've let our space program wither away to nothing. I don't mind competition in space industry, what I m
by commieneko 15y ago
My problem isn't that the seats are Russian, it's that we've let our space program wither away to nothing. I don't mind competition in space industry, what I mind is that our government, and industry, leaders simply can't be bothered.
- w1ntermute 15y ago> it's that we've let our space program wither away to nothing Maintaining a space program is a very expensive proposition, and given the enormous amont of debt the government possesses, I'd say it was a wise decision to shut the whole thing down.
- nitrogen 15y agoUnfortunately, the space program is a trivial amount compared to what's actually consuming the budget: defense and welfare. Since the risk of this thread devolving into a federal budget debate expands exponentially with every post, I propose leaving the subject for another time and place.
- commieneko 15y agoNon having a working space program will likely be an even more expensive proposition. Theres nothing wrong, in my opinion, with governments being involved in high speculative, but highly valuable infrastructure development.
- dennisgorelik 15y agoCompetition implies that less efficient providers are losing customers. US government is making wise move by cutting expenses that way.