Someone should tell dubya that it's about damn time we should be thinking how to crack M-type asteroids and mine them, evaluate the resource base and challenges in putting permanent robots up there, and do all that Arthur C. We may not quite get to the Utopia Planitia Shipyards, but this would be a real investment into a long-term, firm, space program. IMHO the primary objective (by far) should be the ISS and its successors - because that's where the very tip of space research lies, then the deep-space probes, and a solid infrastructure on the ground, to help the white-coats design better stuff, and to help the hard-hats put that stuff into high orbit. Bush's speech on the brand new Moon program? If we could open a debate on "weak-minded space populism" (excuse the name calling), what would be a better example than Mr. It's really pittyful that the (once) mighty NASA is now used as a mere publicity device by the administration. You need Space Age industry and technology to do Space Age stuff, and the point in case is, no matter how fantastic manned exploration is, it can't get us the technological and industrial infrastructure we need to do real exploration. Without agenda, I would be very interested in what the people on this board think of the current choices being made.Ī while back I opened a topic on this forum about the kind of infrastructure you need to do real space exploration. I post this just because I remember reading many moons ago some disagreements between our early pioneers about whether or not we should be sending a man to the moon versus unmanned missions, etc. 3131788 - safe, artist:nire, derpibooru import, princess celestia, princess luna, alicorn, pony, angry, bust, calendar, dialogue, duo, female, mare, monochrome. PROTIP: Press the and keys to navigate the gallery, g to view the gallery, or r to view a random image. Celestia even accidentally smashes her best teacup in anger. But cannot the merits (or lack thereof) of the choices themselves be brought up and discussed irrespective of the policy-makers themselves?Īn actual debate on the pro's and con's of the choices being made? My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic - Celestia is angry AF, desu by KumKumaKum Like us on Facebook Pin Tweet Shop the Meme. One day while having her cup of tea, Princess Celestia gets angry that her student, Twilight Sparkle knows more than her. True, the conversation could be conducted with blame in mind (by derogatorily bringing up the policy-makers behind the choices being made). I guess what I meant to say was, is it fair game to discuss the merits (or lack thereof) of the current trajectory NASA is on in and of itself? Though, I guess my re-worded statement - coming right on the heels of Malefant's statement - still smacked of a political commentary. Selden wrote:It wouldn't pass my reading of it.Įmotional and opinionated statements about controversial topics are what are known as "flame bait." They do little more than encourage heated responses and accomplish nothing useful.
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