Not against space exploration, but not a big fan either. Like any government obsession, budgets get out of hand. I’ll take a look at the schedule. Wouldn’t mind driving over for a nasa launch, but not interested in anything muck
How much does the goobermint pay for a private company to launch a private cargo? The cost ISN'T zero considering you have range control, NOTAMs, and the usual yada-yada. Considering our economic enemies are going full tilt, boogedy boogedy at the same thing - what's the cost NOT to?
It IS after all the 'Red Planet!" You can bet your bippy that if the ChiComms put their flag on the place then it's going to be THEIRS!!