This board has become so full of doom and gloom about the space program since we lost columbia and the fears and suspicions raised by Bush's major reorganization. It's nice to see an optimistic view presented now and then such as this one Space Watch: Signs Of A Renaissance

I still feel we are making huge strides is astronomy and space science compared to the fallow years after the Voyagers. We may be at a "Seldon Cusp" where the manned program could go down hill or find renewed strength, but I'm tired of the near useless path its been on for decades and think the potential for change is worth shaking things up.

Regards,
Mark