re: Fuel
Dreams of exploration are fueled with romantic thoughts and though romanticism is not the goal or the basis for the final decision to explore, I doubt many challenges would have taken place without that important emotion. I think many wet eyed people from hearing the words; 'Houston the Eagle has Landed' were feeling a bit romantic along with there feeling of accomplishment.
Romanticism is in space, it is the beginning, it is the dream, it is the fuel, it can be the conclusion.
Our problem (space enthusiast) is that not all or even many think space is or can be romantic.
A romantic APOD
Nice piece Raoul,
SteveS