The situation at NASA is symbolic of the malaise encompassing the entire country. We had a first-in-class program that aspired to and accomplished unheard of marvels of science and engineering. But due to mismanagement , lack of leadership and a Chicken Little view of the economy, the program has ended with no real plan for the future. From first-in-class innovators, we’re now reduced to hitching a ride with Russia or China.
I’ve been re-watchig a tv show I used to watch as a kid, lately; “Thunderbirds”…We couldn’t make a how like that, now. We don’t believe in our own technology like we did in the 1960s. Back then, there was the Fireflash…eh, I mean, the Concorde, and the Apollo program. We have only gone downwards since then.
tcity over 12 years ago
Now for an advanced modern ship. Too many miles on the 1971 design. (NX-01 anyone?)
rockngolfer over 12 years ago
^ That one is fictional, but there are several companies coming up with plans that look promising.
Bluejayz over 12 years ago
The situation at NASA is symbolic of the malaise encompassing the entire country. We had a first-in-class program that aspired to and accomplished unheard of marvels of science and engineering. But due to mismanagement , lack of leadership and a Chicken Little view of the economy, the program has ended with no real plan for the future. From first-in-class innovators, we’re now reduced to hitching a ride with Russia or China.
CorosiveFrog Premium Member over 12 years ago
I’ve been re-watchig a tv show I used to watch as a kid, lately; “Thunderbirds”…We couldn’t make a how like that, now. We don’t believe in our own technology like we did in the 1960s. Back then, there was the Fireflash…eh, I mean, the Concorde, and the Apollo program. We have only gone downwards since then.