[OT] Space Programs was: Columbia

--- Brian Burger <yh728@victoria.tc.ca> wrote:
> On Mon, 3 Feb 2003, Indy wrote:
> 
> > "laserlight@quixnet.net" wrote:
> > > 
> > > I have the opportunity to write an editorial on
> the benefits of the space
> > > program (ie "why spending it Up There makes more
> sense than putting it into
> > > social programs").  I can wander around the web
> looking for the data but I
> > > figured it's likely someone on this List can
> point me in the right
> > > direction.  Suggestions?

What I find impressive is that humanity has benefitted
by general applications of technology developed FOR
the space program as much as it has by technology
developed BY the space program for general application.

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