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I'm happy someone is finally trying to make this expedition. I've always believed space exploration should be a top priority, even if it's decades before we rea
by dylangs1030 14y ago
I'm happy someone is finally trying to make this expedition. I've always believed space exploration should be a top priority, even if it's decades before we reach any practical uses for discoveries.
That said, I'm worried about it. The Moon landing was a highly planned and comparatively efficient expedition. This is being bankrolled by a man who will likely have some control over things despite not having training. I don't think just anyone should be able to plan monumental journeys through space without the official sanction of NASA - at least not until space travel becomes as ubiquitous as driving or riding the train. There are safety protocols to follow.
And choosing 40-50 year old astronauts seems a bit naive. Why wouldn't you choose younger, more fit astronauts? And why not two who have a demonstrated history of working together? Marriage doesn't automatically mean a frictionless relationship.
In any case, I hope whoever they choose has the good sense not to start reading from the Bible. Maybe another scripture, or something less denominational.
- kiba 14y agoThis is being bankrolled by a man who will likely have some control over things despite not having training What the hell do you mean? He's a former JPL aerospace engineer!
- rdl 14y agoWho has already spent more time in space than virtually anyone else who could bankroll this kind of thing (unless Richard Garriott decides to throw down), too.
- andyjohnson0 14y agoAccording to his wikipedia page [1] he got his BSc in 1962 and then got a masters. Since 1972 he's been running an investment management consultancy. So his time as an engineer was at most nine years before 1972. So he was a JPL engineer, but for a short time 40 years ago. [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Tito#Life_and_career http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Tito#Life_and_career
- dylangs1030 14y agoI mean extensive training - veterenship. Someone who need not be famous but at least is well known for exemplary achievement within NASA for innovation.