US Space Policy Update Urges International Cooperation 66
eldavojohn writes "The recent shift in NASA's spaceflight goals has caused great stress in the space community and those related to efforts in space. A White House update to the policy is said to emphasize cooperation with the international community and looks to be a move away from individual nations competing in space. Instead, the document urges intense competition (PDF) in the commercial sector and reasons that 'The United States considers the sustainability, stability, and free access to, and use of, space vital to its national interests. It is the shared interest of all nations to act responsibly in ways that emphasize openness and transparency, and help prevent mishaps, misperceptions, and mistrust.' Space.com also notes that you can submit your comments and thoughts to the task force Obama appointed to determine new directions. No doubt this avoidance or departure from another Space Race will have a lot of people concerned that the US is out of the game."
Re:WHAT game?!?!? (Score:5, Funny)
Ah, the old people. Send them into space. Shit blows up? Pfft. They're old and were going to die soon anyway.
It's a win/win! NASA gets funded. We have an unlimited supply of expendable astronauts. And, it takes care of all those old people burdening our system. And lastly, the old people get first dibs into going into space - it could even be a one way trip!
Yeah! What a gimmick! Hey old farts! Say good bye to your loved ones and go into space!
As far as the senile ones are concerned just say, here you Gramps! There's a Matlock marathon in that rocket and all the chocolate and banana pudding you can eat!
*The mods* Ooo! What to do...what to do... Moderation guide:
Like old people -> Flamebait
Don't like AnonymousClown->Troll
Some old guy pissed you off today-> Funny.
Seeing the budget deficit going horribly into the Red and all that Medicare money go out of your paycheck while you see the old farts in their Cadilacs, Land Yachts, and telling you to get a job and compete with the Asians because they had to work hard in the snow (with virtually no overseas competition) and you're just a slacker-> Insightful
Huh. Gramps always wanted to go into space and get away from Grandma-> Interesting
Quest for Glory was wayyy better.. (Score:4, Funny)
Man I miss that game.
Re:WHAT game?!?!? (Score:3, Funny)