"Why do people always pass judgment [...]" I wonder this as well. I would like to share one story and one HN comment that I think are both eloquent and highly

"Why do people always pass judgment [...]" I wonder this as well. I would like to share one story and one HN comment that I think are both eloquent and highly relevant to the discussion: Why Explore Space? http://www.lettersofnote.com/2012/08/why-explore-space.html http://www.lettersofnote.com/2012/08/why-explore-space.html Who Saves Lives? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4025495 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4025495 * * * I commented in an earlier story today, but I think this mission will serve to kindle a fire in young people, stoking their interests in technology, science, orbital mechanics, etc... particularly in India, but will hopefully resonate throughout the world. In the broader picture, this mission represents the seeds of inspiration being planted for a future generation. Imagine the scientists and engineers that this event will bring forth and blossom.