Recent content by steverinnm

I really don't see a purpose for forming another branch of military, except as another additional pocket to funnel substantially more taxpayer money without an increased benefit. Twice the money now required to fund the same amount of work. The USAF was handling space operations very well, thank...

I vote for Venus. Close to Earth compared to other planets (less resources required, faster turn-arounds and communications). The high pressure, "unfriendly" atmosphere, and high heat pose new technology developments that can be applied towards future Earth/space/planetary explorations.

Wondering what the actual projected longevity of the engraved names and essays on the placard are estimated to be as the names and essays are microscopically engraved and will be bombarded by cosmic rays, hard UV, micro-meteorites, and potentially corrosive compounds on Martian surface. Going...