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Discussions About Our Future In Space (MLP) By adiffer Wed Feb 12th, 2003 at 05:03:19 AM EST A great deal of discussion is going on about the Shuttle, Space Station, and space exploration in general. This kind of contemplation was bound to happen after the demise of the Columbia since the loss of human life was bound to focus the attention of the public at least for a while. For those who don't have the time to do all the hunting involved, included below are a large number of links categorized somewhat so the reader may know what to expect. Some links lead to news sites that require registration. In case you are the type of reader who objects to such things, the obvious offenders are listed near the end of their categories.   ADVERTISEMENT Sponsor: webhostxlcom Fast Affordable Web Hosting. Business Web Hosting. Cheap Web Hosting Web Hosting Plans include Unlimited Email, MySQL Databases, Subdomains, E-Commerce, PHP/CGI scripts, 99.9% Uptime, & Control Panel. Choose a Web Host you can really count on. Choose WebHostXL.com active | buy ad ADVERTISEMENT The Polls and Discussions Continue Shuttle Program Enthusiasm still exists for shuttle program Poll finds U.S. backs spaceflight KQED: Future of the Space Program Money issues Ex-staffers say NASA needed to do more Shuttle Loss Highlights Need for New Space Vehicle Space Safety: The funding has to match the risks Space plane, new launch vehicle years away Pet projects chip away at NASA budget Future of space flight unclear: Alternatives to shuttle are still years away No Shuttle Replacements Seen for a Decade NASA Points Left, the Media Right: Whose budget is to blame for the Columbia disaster? Rickety Rocket Science: Money and politics can't stand in the way of space. Other Opinion: Privatization is debilitating U.S. space program Bonuses for A Safe Return, Fees for Loss Of Mission Amid Quest for a Safer Shuttle, Budget Fights and Policy Shifts Workers Fear the Loss of a Shuttle Will Also Mean the Loss of Jobs Rebuilding Effort Could Help Space Industry in Long Run The Spiritual side A blow to the dreams of space faithful Space and Spirituality: The impulse to see a world beyond a human one. Stars in Their Eyes: Why the Space Dream Lives On Space exploration must continue Public still fascinated with space, author says From Space, It's Earth That Beckons The Call of Distant Worlds After Moon, No Giant Leaps in Space Allure Questions of Utility and Value Critics Question Shuttle's Utility Value Of Space Science? CNN CROSSFIRE: Remembering the Human Cost of Exploring Space Is the shuttle worth it? THE SPACE PROGRAM: What good is it? Space Oddity: Our columnist wonders about all the experiments done aboard the shuttle Columbia--and why so many of them served a private, profit-making company Shuttle Dilemma: The wrong environment. Rethink space program before relaunch A Failed Mission: By PAUL KRUGMAN Uncertain Science in Orbit: Some say the advances developed above Earth aren't worth the steep toll in lives and money. Should the United States continue its manned space missions? The human risks Harsh reminder: Space is a risky workplace An awareness of risk, a sense of duty By Buzz Aldrin Is the 'right stuff' wrong? Why Are We in Space? Statecraft and leadership is a matter of seeing the wave as it gathers, deciding whether it is good or evil--and if it is good, getting on and staying on. Basic News Not Just in the News, Space Returns to the Front Page A Full Plate of News Public support may buoy agency during hard times The American way writ large across the stars Still follow human destiny into space -- but how? Where will NASA go next? Mishap Investigation and Conspiracies Real danger was NASA's travels away from truth COLUMBIA COVERUP? If ever NASA needed a Feynman ... WHere Did Bush Go? And When Did He Go There? NASA facing a test crisis of trust Congress to Assess NASA's Future Aims Lawmakers will look at long-term exploration policies and whether budgetary shortfalls played a part in Columbia's demise.

Sponsors Managed Servers Managed Clusters Virtual Hosting Collocated UNIX Server $65/Month Root on your own FreeBSD or Linux server Very fast, triple-homed network NO hardware or setup fees, unlimited support Testimonials from K5 Users Login Make a new account Username: Password: Note: You must accept a cookie to log in. Related Links Continue Shuttle Program Enthusiasm still exists for shuttle program Poll finds U.S. backs spaceflight KQED: Future of the Space Program Ex-staffers say NASA needed to do more Shuttle Loss Highlights Need for New Space Vehicle Space Safety: The funding has to match the risks Space plane, new launch vehicle years away Pet projects chip away at NASA budget Future of space flight unclear: Alternatives to shuttle are still years away No Shuttle Replacements Seen for a Decade NASA Points Left, the Media Right: Whose budget is to blame for the Columbia disaster? Rickety Rocket Science: Money and politics can't stand in the way of space. Other Opinion: Privatization is debilitating U.S. space program Bonuses for A Safe Return, Fees for Loss Of Mission Amid Quest for a Safer Shuttle, Budget Fights and Policy Shifts Workers Fear the Loss of a Shuttle Will Also Mean the Loss of Jobs Rebuilding Effort Could Help Space Industry in Long Run A blow to the dreams of space faithful Space and Spirituality: The impulse to see a world beyond a human one. Stars in Their Eyes: Why the Space Dream Lives On Space exploration must continue Public still fascinated with space, author says From Space, It's Earth That Beckons The Call of Distant Worlds After Moon, No Giant Leaps in Space Allure Critics Question Shuttle's Utility Value Of Space Science? CNN CROSSFIRE: Remembering the Human Cost of Exploring Space Is the shuttle worth it? THE SPACE PROGRAM: What good is it? Space Oddity: Shuttle Dilemma: The wrong environment. Rethink space program before relaunch A Failed Mission: Uncertain Science in Orbit: Should the United States continue its manned space missions? Harsh reminder: Space is a risky workplace An awareness of risk, a sense of duty Is the 'right stuff' wrong? Why Are We in Space? Not Just in the News, Space Returns to the Front Page A Full Plate of News Public support may buoy agency during hard times The American way writ large across the stars Still follow human destiny into space -- but how? Where will NASA go next? Real danger was NASA's travels away from truth COLUMBIA COVERUP? If ever NASA needed a Feynman ... WHere Did Bush Go? And When Did He Go There? NASA facing a test crisis of trust Congress to Assess NASA's Future Aims More on Culture Also by adiffer

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