NASA’s budget was slashed to bare bones by the current administration. Since the STS (shuttle) program ended we’ve had to rely on the Russians to get our astronauts to the ISS at the cost of $75 million per ride.I think Mel wants to be the first gator in space!
SallyLin over 9 years ago
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nailer Premium Member over 9 years ago
And that makes him nervous because…??
surfpirate over 9 years ago
Night launches from Cape Canaveral disturb Mel’s sleep schedule.
scyphi26 over 9 years ago
I’m surprised at how many of you aren’t aware on this, but then again, maybe that’s WHY it’s gotten shrunk to such an…unflattering…state.
gnolan creator over 9 years ago
NASA’s budget was slashed to bare bones by the current administration. Since the STS (shuttle) program ended we’ve had to rely on the Russians to get our astronauts to the ISS at the cost of $75 million per ride.I think Mel wants to be the first gator in space!
SallyLin over 9 years ago
I know the budget’s been slashed, but why does Mel care?
SallyLin over 9 years ago
Thanks, Graham, I’ll buy that. I feel his pain!