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Re: But how many can go?
Mark Eby — (archived)

I don't agree with your wither and die comment short term. I think the public will be interested as long as exciting new discoveries are being made. After that we need more public involvement. I hope the space tourism thing does take off. If we give it time to expand in LEO and possibly to the Moon while doing the initial exploration of Mars and developing the technology to live there, perhaps commercial space will develop the technology to get us there cheap.

I have also given many presentations in schools and the kids have no problem imagining what the future in space might be like. They ask lots of intelligent questions. It is the adults who's imaginations have been dulled by the toil of everyday life and adult responsibility that take a more practical what's in it for me attitude. Space advocates have to do a better job of re-engaging their imaginations and/or their self interest. The NEO threat to me is an obvious self interest hook.

Regards,
Mark

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