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Anyone hear about the rocket(or something like that) that they are using to gain info. It cost millions and will be out of commision on the same day it's set off( I heard it on ABC news I forget what it's called but it's supposed to gain info.
Now here's my opinion. Why in Gods name are we wasting $$ (we don't have) to explore space when their are more pressing issues @ home and on our planet first! I think this country and many others have to stop with the I wanna be on top and do everything first and pay attn @ home before we stretch ourselves to thin. I mean really when us common folk are strapped for cash and our kids are hungry do we say oh well sweetie my hair is more imp. and go to the hair dresser? Heck No!! We feed our kids and then worry about other issues!!imo