Is it time to start the Federation?
Posted on Jun 26, 2009 05:40:56 PM | Steven Gonzalez | 231 Comments    |

In the next few weeks we will get a new Administrator and Deputy Administrator.  Shortly after that we will hear from the new Augustine Committee their recommendations concerning the future of human space exploration.  So what can we expect about the future direction of NASA?  To answer that let me go back four years to the early days of the Advanced Planning Office, when the Director for the Johnson Space Center (JSC), Mike Coats commissioned us to look at the 20 year strategy for JSC.  When we started we conducted an environmental scan which included the changes in commercial space and international space.  The results of the scan and a series of scenario planning activities offered a future vision where Low Earth Orbit (LEO) would be crowded and that NASA could leverage to a greater extent the capabilities outside of the agency allowing us to focus our resources on exploration beyond LEO.  Over the past few years we have been tracking their progress and it has been the source of many of my previous blogs.  Then last fall during the presidential campaign, President Obama offered his view on the future direction of NASA.  It included

  • Using the Private Sector: Obama will stimulate efforts within the private sector to develop and demonstrate spaceflight capabilities. NASA’s Commercial Orbital Transportation Services is a good model of government/industry collaboration.
  • Drawing in International Partners: Obama will encourage a cooperative framework for the conduct of a long-term and sustainable international exploration initiative. This will enable the United States to leverage its resources and to use space exploration as a tool of global diplomacy.

Then earlier this year the Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) stated the following:

The administration and OSTP will develop policies that will:

  • Help establish a robust and balanced civilian space program, and engage international partners and the private sector to amplify NASA’s reach.

 Then it’s probably no coincidence that a number of the committee members of the Augustine Committee are from commercial space.  

 

So are we going to the Moon or Mars or an Asteroid?  My crystal ball is very fuzzy on a destination (although I have my hypothesis that I’ll save for another entry).  Where the trail of the past 4 years leads me is to a rebalance of NASA’s portfolio to include a more integrated strategy with International and Commercial space.  I think that NASA will enter a phase of leading the international and commercial community in defining an integrated human exploration program that leverages all of the assets available across the community.  I think that over the next four years we will find a very different collaboration across the International Space Agencies.  I believe that whatever the destination beyond LEO, it will be a tightly integrated international program. 

The start of the Federation?  Maybe or maybe the international crew currently on the International Space Station and the release of the movie this summer reminded me again of why I joined NASA 21 years ago.  The dream that we would have a united planetary human exploration of space.

 

Sharing the Vision,

Steven González, Deputy, Advanced Planning Office


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231 On Dec 25, 2010 10:59:08 PM  liya  added a comment on your blog post. 

I am well aware of the dire need for a powerful Mission and Vision statement for the human race. I am absolutely certain that it is best to come from and lead by NASA. What I am concerned about is that it will be muted, diluted, immobilized, usurped, co-opted and eventually drowned in the sea of red ink by bureaucrats of every instance.

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230 On Dec 25, 2010 10:57:32 PM  liya  added a comment on your blog post. 

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229 On Nov 02, 2010 02:46:39 AM  mba admissions  added a comment on your blog post. 

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228 On Nov 19, 2010 10:04:17 PM  Subliminal MP3  added a comment on your blog post. 

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227 On Jul 06, 2010 05:28:49 AM  Budi  added a comment on your blog post. 

What NASA did very cool and human purposed.


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226 On Aug 02, 2010 08:58:53 AM  Thomasswilliam  added a comment on your blog post. 

The blog contains really worth and Knowledgeable content.It's quite interesting and useful too.It clearly states the future vision and about LEO which plays major role. Hope the dream of having united planetary human exploration of space will come true.Thanks for sharing such a wonderful article. Well done...

225 On May 14, 2010 12:37:06 AM  Jake Bremer  added a comment on your blog post. 

This blog entry is an eye-opener! It surely is my dream to go to space someday! More space travel opportunities for commoners like me!

Cheers,

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224 On Apr 28, 2010 07:17:32 PM  Anthony  added a comment on your blog post. 

Yes, I think it's a great idea to use the private sector to gather enough funds.

223 On Apr 17, 2010 07:29:21 PM  John  added a comment on your blog post. 

Obama is doing for Nasa. Putting some real money into the program will definitely keep us ahead of the game compare to the rest of the world, and maybe one day, it will allow human beings living in other planets if something goes wrong with ours.

222 On Apr 09, 2010 12:56:12 AM  Teresa M. Edwards  added a comment on your blog post. 

Thanks for posting this very informative post!Looking forward to the day when space travel will be an available opportunity to almost everyone!

Cheers,

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221 On Mar 22, 2010 09:47:10 AM  Tracy  added a comment on your blog post. 

I love reading these updates, please give us an update when the crystal ball gets a bit clearer on destination!

220 On Mar 22, 2010 05:02:54 AM  Amish Vyas  added a comment on your blog post. 

I hope Obama government will spend more money on improving industry and improvement of economy. I understand but after readying lots and different posts here , i found only one thing is all these programs and projects basically funded my government ( i hope i am not wrong) and they all are very expensive, I am also a science graduate and also understand importance of all these projects but ,current need it improvement of economy , i think we should stop all these expenses or reduce them and use these fund for economy revival.

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219 On Mar 11, 2010 04:10:33 PM  Donny Gamble  added a comment on your blog post. 

I think it is time to start the federation because our country needs to start trying something different to get us out of this crisis.

218 On Mar 05, 2010 03:12:56 AM  Rennell  added a comment on your blog post. 

It really is an exciting event, when mankind is able to go to space. I read a lot of Star Trek novels and am always imagining what it would be like living in space.Thanks for sharing!

Rennell


217 On Mar 02, 2010 02:56:55 PM  hayda  added a comment on your blog post. 

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216 On Mar 08, 2010 11:04:01 PM  Alan  added a comment on your blog post. 

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215 On Mar 01, 2010 10:12:31 AM  Anonymous  added a comment on your blog post. 

Yeah!! NASA will enter a phase of leading the international and commercial community in defining an integrated human exploration program that leverages all of the assets available across the community.

Michael

214 On Mar 02, 2010 12:50:33 AM  Sherry Lyn  added a comment on your blog post. 

Thanks for the topic,i really want to know who are people leaving in the NASA.



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213 On Feb 28, 2010 09:52:59 AM  Starlitt  added a comment on your blog post. 

My crystal ball telling me we would have a united planetary human exploration of space.
great post :)

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212 On Feb 26, 2010 11:33:02 AM  Dale  added a comment on your blog post. 

Its really interesting and exciting to think about a civilization in space. This world has gone a long way since the stone age & its growing even faster now that this concept, which would have been just an idea could actually be a reality sooner than we think!

Dale,

211 On Feb 26, 2010 11:56:54 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

I love Nasa and space. I always admire people who are resaerching the space.

210 On Feb 26, 2010 02:51:46 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

Wonder how the new administrator is working out.

209 On Feb 24, 2010 03:57:19 AM  Turkey  added a comment on your blog post. 

Greetings, I am writing from .I would much like NASA's efforts, successes.

208 On Feb 20, 2010 02:02:47 AM  Miguel  added a comment on your blog post. 

I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

207 On Feb 22, 2010 03:04:53 PM  Marcus  added a comment on your blog post. 

I think we need to start looking further afield. I doubt we'll find much on mars to further our science.



206 On Feb 19, 2010 04:39:26 AM  Kevin.N  added a comment on your blog post. 

Space exploration definitely holds a fascination for mankind. I guess much like . Still the amount of funding that is required blows me away. I mean to say, what's the real agenda here? If you think we're going to colonize the final frontier you're dreaming my friends, but hey, at least dreams are free.
Kev.

205 On Feb 18, 2010 06:21:32 PM  Erin Gel  added a comment on your blog post. 

I agree with Jim. Space exploration has only been limited so far to the highly affluent and has never been an extended opportunity to a huge majority. That's why I am really placing my faith on some of the points raised in this post, most especially the creation of civilian space programme. Let's hope that this current administration will make it happen.

Cheers,

Erin of

204 On Feb 19, 2010 04:18:09 AM  Erin Gel  added a comment on your blog post. 

I agree with Jim. I am really hoping that a civilian space programme will be established soon so that space exploration won't only be limited to highly affluent individuals. Thank you very much for posting this.

Cheers,

Erin of

203 On Feb 19, 2010 07:21:35 AM  Pop Mircea  added a comment on your blog post. 

I think this is a good idea. How are things working with new changes?

Pop Mircea,

202 On Feb 16, 2010 10:03:23 AM  Rick  added a comment on your blog post. 

Wow wouldn't that be something if space exploration took off in our lifetime.

I aint talking about the quick trip to the moon, we are star trekkin here guys.

201 On Feb 16, 2010 01:58:14 PM  Jim  added a comment on your blog post. 

I am intrigued by the possibility of space flight. Civilian space exploration will be held out to the rich and famous at first. Hopefully in 50 years or so it will possible for any one to go into space that has ever dreamed of it.

Jim with

200 On Feb 15, 2010 02:36:10 PM  Brian Magennis  added a comment on your blog post. 

Good insight into how trade and globalisation works together but did it mentions how it fitted into the equation?

199 On Feb 12, 2010 09:39:46 PM  Frank  added a comment on your blog post. 

I like what you said here: "The dream that we would have a united planetary human exploration of space." I think all of us that grew up during the star trek generation feel the same way about this.

Frank with

198 On Feb 11, 2010 09:22:29 AM  James  added a comment on your blog post. 

Great article posing some interesting questions about NASA.

197 On Feb 11, 2010 09:23:31 AM  MArk  added a comment on your blog post. 

nasa rocks

196 On Feb 11, 2010 06:58:02 AM  john  added a comment on your blog post. 

I agree with the idea of NASA being a phase of leading the international and commercial community.

195 On Feb 11, 2010 07:30:47 AM  Jane  added a comment on your blog post. 

I'd love it if nasa went to mars.

194 On Feb 11, 2010 07:02:02 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

Always want to join NASA

193 On Feb 11, 2010 06:56:14 AM  Jeff  added a comment on your blog post. 

Start the federation.

192 On Feb 09, 2010 12:36:45 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

Obama will stimulate efforts within the private sector to develop and demonstrate spaceflight capabilities.


191 On Feb 10, 2010 05:46:26 AM  Jeff  added a comment on your blog post. 

I agree that even a nasa federation

190 On Feb 09, 2010 02:42:09 AM  George  added a comment on your blog post. 

This is really a good decision. i wish this plan will be success.

189 On Feb 05, 2010 07:48:40 PM  Erin Gell  added a comment on your blog post. 

Over the past 21 years I think we have made great strides in the space program. Hopefully we can get more help from government to continue all the exploration programs.

188 On Feb 04, 2010 05:24:37 PM  Shawn Horwood Fitness Blog  added a comment on your blog post. 

It'll be interesting to see where NASA goes.


187 On Feb 04, 2010 07:15:33 AM  Thomas  added a comment on your blog post. 

I'm surprised that there's not been a blog post on the latest budget news.


186 On Feb 03, 2010 10:03:05 AM  Ashley  added a comment on your blog post. 

I think the American "Space" project should be placed on hold [Just like the President as implied recently] mainly because of the present financial crisis. It really does consume ALOT of financial & human resources. But with that said, it comes with a price of slow paced technological advancement. But u guys are really doing a great job. Kudos!

Ashley,


185 On Feb 02, 2010 07:48:28 PM  luna bella  added a comment on your blog post. 

i hope this plan will be success

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184 On Feb 02, 2010 08:22:33 PM  Todd  added a comment on your blog post. 

I think we should focus on Mars personally.


183 On Feb 02, 2010 08:27:07 PM  John  added a comment on your blog post. 

In my opinion Obama needs to use more of the private sector to stimulate the economy and make real progress with our space endeavours.


182 On Feb 02, 2010 08:29:48 PM  Jerry  added a comment on your blog post. 

For Obama to leverage international weight in order to achieve our goals in space is not only essential and necessary but a great idea as well.


181 On Feb 02, 2010 02:36:35 PM  Kimono  added a comment on your blog post. 

Please, go to Mars!


180 On Feb 02, 2010 04:24:46 AM  Breitling watches  added a comment on your blog post. 

In my opinion, NASA is just next to all human being's dream. Space travel, searching for E.T., NASA carries our childish dreams. Wish NASA more success under the new Administrator and Deputy Administrator.

179 On Feb 02, 2010 01:29:19 AM  Bill Millerton  added a comment on your blog post. 

Anything new in Nasa is exciting to me. I love to read up on all the new ventures out into space or even what they are just doing here on earth.

178 On Feb 01, 2010 09:28:29 PM  Jenifer  added a comment on your blog post. 

i agree with the federation project too.


177 On Feb 01, 2010 11:54:59 AM  Jenny  added a comment on your blog post. 

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176 On Feb 01, 2010 02:18:40 PM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

I think this is a good idea. How are things working with new changes?

175 On Jan 28, 2010 08:54:34 PM  Orlando Dentist  added a comment on your blog post. 

I think going to Mars would be the way to go!

174 On Jan 28, 2010 02:22:03 PM  fredz  added a comment on your blog post. 

It might be a good idea. There's a catch, though. With the private sector in on this, there might be more interest in commercializing space rather than exploring it.

However, a visit to the moon might be nice. Hopefully, in the near future...

Thanks for the info! Always, a toast to NASA!
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172 On Jan 30, 2010 04:36:38 AM  John  added a comment on your blog post. 

I hope NASA makes a successful mission when they do go to mars, be it on an asteroid or space ship. They have an extremely big impact on the human race and future.

171 On Feb 01, 2010 08:38:04 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

i agree with the federation project






170 On Jan 27, 2010 10:08:22 PM  John Hayde  added a comment on your blog post. 

I love what President Obama is doing for Nasa. Putting some real money into the program will definitely keep us ahead of the game compare to the rest of the world, and maybe one day, it will allow human beings living in other planets if something goes wrong with ours.

169 On Jan 27, 2010 11:03:27 AM  memphis  added a comment on your blog post. 

Interesting news about the federation

168 On Jan 27, 2010 08:58:10 AM  Tora  added a comment on your blog post. 

federation....? let do it soon

167 On Jan 27, 2010 02:36:01 PM  Simon Byholm  added a comment on your blog post. 

I'm a big believer in having private companies develop low cost space travel. Competition spurs innovation and government agencies are often not that good at keeping costs low.

It would be really exciting if you were to go to the moon again, it's been a long time just circling earth and shooting robots at mars now :)

Simon Byholm
CEO and founder,

166 On Jan 27, 2010 04:59:27 PM  Yeast Infection Relief  added a comment on your blog post. 

It's about time Obama stimulated growth in the private sector for something as important as this.


165 On Jan 26, 2010 04:45:26 PM  NASA follower  added a comment on your blog post. 

Updates from NASA is somehow relieving especially for people who are not really well-versed with planets and spaces. International partnership with the exploration is agreeable because i believe that it will be a way for countries to unite.

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164 On Jan 26, 2010 09:30:35 AM  Brian  added a comment on your blog post. 

Great stuff !

163 On Jan 26, 2010 04:55:48 AM  derek  added a comment on your blog post. 

Great info! Keep up the good work

162 On Jan 25, 2010 10:48:51 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

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161 On Jan 25, 2010 11:13:35 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

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159 On Jan 21, 2010 11:21:57 PM  Larry Hins  added a comment on your blog post. 

Intriguing topic to be read. I like it.


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158 On Jan 21, 2010 11:24:23 PM  Keily  added a comment on your blog post. 

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157 On Jan 21, 2010 10:57:27 AM  Michael Mesa Miami  added a comment on your blog post. 

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156 On Jan 20, 2010 03:42:39 PM  Kelly Wire  added a comment on your blog post. 

This is really great article. thanks for sharing this findings with us.

155 On Jan 21, 2010 05:49:49 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

I think that NASA will enter a phase of leading the international and commercial community in defining an integrated human exploration program.

154 On Jan 21, 2010 01:59:03 AM  Jerry  added a comment on your blog post. 

Steven,
Yhis is really exciting stuff to say the least. I think we are coming closer and closer to having Space Exploration for Civilians and those outside the typical Space Explorers that we have sent in the past.

Commercial Space sounds weird when you first hear it. But it really makes perfect sense and I think it is more Real and closer than most people think it is.

The next 25 years or so will be intriguing to see how far we as a Planet can take this !! :-)

153 On Jan 20, 2010 07:35:23 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

Here's to space exploration and new cosmic discoveries.

152 On Jan 20, 2010 01:54:20 PM  FM  added a comment on your blog post. 

Good insight into the new space age. Think I might apply for some at NASA

151 On Jan 20, 2010 01:56:38 PM  John Job  added a comment on your blog post. 

Good insight into how trade and globalisation works together but did it mentions how fitted into the equation?

150 On Jan 19, 2010 07:37:38 PM  Raja  added a comment on your blog post. 

It's unfortunate that the funding for NASA has been drastically slashed. NASA needs to pursue and develop more cost-efficient space technologies. Private companies are making NASA look like the bloated, prehistoric behemoth that it is

Raja

149 On Jan 20, 2010 02:53:34 AM  laura robert  added a comment on your blog post. 

So what will be the next destination?

148 On Jan 19, 2010 09:27:42 PM  Todd  added a comment on your blog post. 

Yes, I think it is time to start a Federation.

147 On Jan 20, 2010 02:22:03 AM  hans Luz  added a comment on your blog post. 

I like the direction the NASA is going. Keep us updated - thanks

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146 On Jan 18, 2010 08:45:22 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

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144 On Jan 15, 2010 09:02:33 PM  Tom Roger  added a comment on your blog post. 

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143 On Jan 16, 2010 03:52:18 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

It's unfortunate that the funding for NASA has been drastically slashed. NASA needs to pursue and develop more cost-efficient space technologies. Private companies are making NASA look like the bloated, prehistoric behemoth


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142 On Jan 19, 2010 01:16:36 AM  Chris  added a comment on your blog post. 

Great ! interesting article.

141 On Jan 19, 2010 07:08:43 AM  medics  added a comment on your blog post. 

NASA always doing its best in terms of research.
We hope this time too the federation will come up with flying colors.
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140 On Jan 16, 2010 03:48:03 AM  emanica  added a comment on your blog post. 

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139 On Jan 14, 2010 08:01:46 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

we need to go on mars
its so better of a asteroid;-)

138 On Jan 14, 2010 05:50:38 PM  hayta  added a comment on your blog post. 

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137 On Jan 14, 2010 05:27:33 AM  Peter  added a comment on your blog post. 

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134 On Jan 12, 2010 10:49:50 PM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

Thanks for the post. Idea behind your post is interesting.i would like to read more from you.

133 On Jan 12, 2010 05:12:15 PM  Steven Johnson  added a comment on your blog post. 

cool thanks for the fun post!

132 On Jan 12, 2010 05:08:38 PM  Jon West  added a comment on your blog post. 

I just wanted to say thank you for the useful knowledge displayed here. I must say im not surprised you've been a member of nasa for 21 years!


131 On Jan 13, 2010 03:44:40 AM  Niclas TimeCenter  added a comment on your blog post. 

I'd say we should explore Mars a little more. Maybe find some little green men there! :)

130 On Jan 11, 2010 03:15:04 PM  Yoga Queens  added a comment on your blog post. 

Space exploration is fascinating, but I cant imagine witnessing any human settlements anywhere in outter space during my lifetime.

129 On Jan 11, 2010 12:14:41 AM  Samuel Knevers  added a comment on your blog post. 

I think it is a tragedy that politicians are not taking the space program seriously, while other countries are bypassing us at a greater pace. I would love to see some type of moon base in the near future.

128 On Jan 11, 2010 08:38:38 AM  Etawa Mulya  added a comment on your blog post. 

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127 On Jan 10, 2010 06:50:20 AM  stan  added a comment on your blog post. 

any update about federation?


126 On Jan 09, 2010 06:43:13 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

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123 On Jan 07, 2010 08:05:27 AM  Suzy  added a comment on your blog post. 

To create a federation, one must first construct a base for it. This is what is called the new world order.

cheers
Suzy

122 On Jan 07, 2010 03:28:13 AM  Mitcho  added a comment on your blog post. 

I wish NASA all the best on all their future missions. Very cool.

121 On Jan 07, 2010 03:26:22 AM  Mitcho  added a comment on your blog post. 

I hope NASA makes a succesfull mission when they do go to mars, be it on an asteroid or space ship. They have an extremely big impact on the human race and future.

120 On Jan 06, 2010 12:26:00 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

NASA.... plays very important role in aeronautical science.
Thanks for sharing the information.

119 On Jan 04, 2010 08:06:23 AM  Rooneybrown29  added a comment on your blog post. 

NASA is doing a great job I thought about this subject quite a lot as a kid and especially now that I am entering my old age with Stephanie.

118 On Jan 03, 2010 08:36:13 PM  John Spy  added a comment on your blog post. 

I truly believe it's time.

count me in - I would join with no hesitation

117 On Jan 02, 2010 03:55:03 AM  Komal Monga  added a comment on your blog post. 

Inspite of various criticisms, NASA has always been a source of envy for other research bodies globally, and rightly so. And now, taking steps to improvize, from a strategic perspective, is really commendable. Way to go NASA. Cheers!!!!!!!!!

116 On Dec 29, 2009 02:33:23 AM  James  added a comment on your blog post. 

This article is very informative. Thanks for the post.NASA has always been doing its best in terms of research. This time also it will prove itself. All the nations should collaborate with each other to better focus on the goal of global space.

James,

115 On Dec 23, 2009 09:44:58 PM  Gamefly  added a comment on your blog post. 

Nasa always do best and new research.I hope new administrator will do better than previous.

114 On Dec 23, 2009 06:46:19 PM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

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113 On Jan 04, 2010 12:29:43 AM  Shubh Services  added a comment on your blog post. 

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112 On Jan 04, 2010 02:43:37 AM  Gamefly  added a comment on your blog post. 

NASA has always done their best in the field of research. Again, it is proved. All nations should work together to better focus on the goal of global space.


111 On Jan 04, 2010 01:47:30 AM  Rooneybrown29  added a comment on your blog post. 

This is one of the best post I have ever read, I would love to read more in future. Keep up the good work.

110 On Dec 28, 2009 09:32:37 PM  jenny  added a comment on your blog post. 

I think , you going to the Moon or Mars or an Asteroid where ever in space your work is best,I admired NASA very much.

109 On Jan 02, 2010 08:32:14 PM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

I thought about this subject quite a lot as a kid and especially now that I am entering my old age with Stephanie.

108 On Dec 29, 2009 09:59:22 AM  Jennifer Alkin  added a comment on your blog post. 

NASA is doing a great job. I only wish that more aspirants take up Space research as their Main stream or part time education. If they're too busy, they should look for a good online degree program.

107 On Dec 27, 2009 05:00:58 AM  Jason  added a comment on your blog post. 

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106 On Dec 30, 2009 05:59:50 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

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105 On Dec 29, 2009 10:13:17 PM  gena tiara  added a comment on your blog post. 

Thanks for taking the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love learning more on this topic. If possible, as you gain expertise, would you mind updating your blog with more information? It is extremely helpful and beneficial to your readers.




104 On Dec 25, 2009 11:41:35 PM  Reverse Phone Lookup  added a comment on your blog post. 

NASA.... plays very important role in aeronautical science. I always dreamed of becoming a astronaut but could not make it.
I salute the work done by the NASA and still doing for human benefits.

103 On Dec 31, 2009 01:36:01 AM  Jenny Craig  added a comment on your blog post. 

In terms of research NASA is the best in its field. A very informative article and hope that NASA always updates us regularly.
Thank you for such a nice and informative article.

102 On Dec 28, 2009 08:49:49 PM  yummy  added a comment on your blog post. 

NASA has always done his best in research.All nations must work together to better focus on the objective of the global area. This article is very informative. Thank you for the position.

101 On Dec 23, 2009 06:43:33 PM  100  added a comment on your blog post. 

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100 On Dec 23, 2009 01:22:16 PM  Poursan  added a comment on your blog post. 

Yes, it's time to start it

99 On Dec 22, 2009 12:03:56 AM  moon  added a comment on your blog post. 

Well, yes future direction of NASA seems to be bright, after all there is lot of new to see as NASA 21 years ago. As now am working on the research of how to treat hemroids I have very less time to comment but yes on your blog i continuously read so do like to said it once. Yeah!! NASA will enter a phase of leading the international and commercial community in defining an integrated human exploration program that leverages all of the assets available across the community.

98 On Dec 22, 2009 04:07:33 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

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97 On Dec 22, 2009 03:45:53 AM  Acne Treatments  added a comment on your blog post. 

I think we are going to Mars as I have read before that they found out that human can leave on Mars. Lol!

96 On Dec 22, 2009 06:57:50 AM  George  added a comment on your blog post. 

NASA has always been doing its best in terms of research. This time also it will prove itself. All the nations should collaborate with each other to better focus on the goal of global space.

True dat!

95 On Dec 22, 2009 03:49:07 AM  Fix Bad Credit  added a comment on your blog post. 

I admired NASA very much! They are very smart about searching about the heavenly bodies. NASA always updating us, impressing us and they are really great!

94 On Dec 17, 2009 02:21:51 PM  Michael  added a comment on your blog post. 

Great article I have heard about this recently, but you delivery is outstanding.

93 On Dec 19, 2009 03:45:27 PM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

I think so

92 On Dec 18, 2009 07:01:05 AM  pmolds  added a comment on your blog post. 

NASA has always done their best in the field of research. Again, it is proved. All nations should work together to better focus on the goal of global space. This article is very informative. Thank you for the position.


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91 On Dec 18, 2009 08:51:57 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

This was a very informative article, i found it very intresting and relative! Thanks :D.

90 On Dec 18, 2009 07:01:38 PM  Rolex Air King  added a comment on your blog post. 

The more I surf nasa site, the more it amazes me. Thanks for making all this available for the public to view ,thinks a lot

89 On Dec 18, 2009 05:30:40 PM  Meg lepett  added a comment on your blog post. 

Thank you for this interesting article.

88 On Dec 18, 2009 08:54:12 AM  skf barings  added a comment on your blog post. 

Nasa is looking for human space exploration specially human space transportation. This is great news. And the most good thing is that president Obama is encouraging their effort.

87 On Dec 18, 2009 06:03:43 AM  isabelma  added a comment on your blog post. 

NASA has always been doing its best in terms of The prospects for the U.S. space. Great! I will keep do note this website.

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86 On Dec 18, 2009 08:34:30 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

great!!

85 On Dec 18, 2009 04:05:06 AM  Bella  added a comment on your blog post. 

I feel there needs to be more committment from other countries if we are ever to have a sufficient space programme.
bella

84 On Dec 19, 2009 11:04:09 AM  mark  added a comment on your blog post. 

Thanks for taking the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love learning more on this topic. If possible, as you gain expertise, would you mind updating your blog with more information? It is extremely helpful and beneficial to your readers.





83 On Dec 19, 2009 01:21:31 AM  guestfdsfds  added a comment on your blog post. 

NASA has always been doing its best in terms of research. This time also it will prove itself. All the nations should collaborate with each other to better focus on the goal of global space. This article is very informative. Thanks for the post.

82 On Dec 19, 2009 01:18:24 AM  koen  added a comment on your blog post. 

is there any companies out there with sufficient funds to create a realistic space programme, especially in this economic climate.

81 On Dec 17, 2009 03:53:21 AM  kendal refrigeration  added a comment on your blog post. 

is there any companies out there with sufficient funds to create a realistic space programme, especially in this economic climate.



80 On Dec 15, 2009 03:32:41 PM  Moshe  added a comment on your blog post. 

I think a commercial space program is closer than we can imagine.
I wonder how fast will it become available.

79 On Dec 14, 2009 11:42:24 PM  Acai Berry  added a comment on your blog post. 

NASA has always been doing its best in terms of research. This time also it will prove itself. All the nations should collaborate with each other to better focus on the goal of global space. This article is very informative. Thanks for the post.



78 On Dec 13, 2009 03:03:54 AM  doctoral  added a comment on your blog post. 

we should collaborate with other nations to better focus on the goal of space.

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77 On Dec 11, 2009 02:13:40 PM  Jennifer  added a comment on your blog post. 

The more I surf nasa site, the more it amazes me. Thanks for making all this available for the public to view

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76 On Dec 11, 2009 07:54:03 AM  cpc  added a comment on your blog post. 

will the private sector ever have enough funds to put into this field especially in todays climate.

75 On Dec 11, 2009 07:47:23 AM  agronomy  added a comment on your blog post. 

great article thanks

74 On Dec 10, 2009 03:32:19 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

Great series of post. I have read a lot about this on other articles written by other people, but I must admit that you is the best. Thanks

73 On Dec 10, 2009 06:22:55 AM  Joe  added a comment on your blog post. 

Thank you for great article. Where else could anyone get that kind of information in such a perfect way of presentation.

72 On Dec 08, 2009 07:34:41 AM  doctor  added a comment on your blog post. 

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71 On Dec 07, 2009 10:44:35 PM  Mike Chris  added a comment on your blog post. 

I don't think anyone can even begin to guess where our space program will go next. Going to the moon was interesting yes, putting communication satellites in orbit had its use, the Hubble Telescope has certainly opened our eyes to the vastness of the universe but none of this has fired our imaginations like the prospects of space exploration as it has been imagined in fiction.

Until we make some major monumental scientific breakthroughs the barriers of the vast distances between stars still remains what some have called "Gods quarantine".




70 On Dec 07, 2009 09:09:27 PM  John  added a comment on your blog post. 

I think that maybe we should collaborate with other nations to better focus on the goal of space. By coming together with other nations, each nation can share a financial burden which would make getting financing much easier for future space projects.

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69 On Dec 07, 2009 07:03:58 AM  Daena  added a comment on your blog post. 

NASA has always doing its best in terms of research.I hope this time too the federation will come up with flying colors.
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68 On Dec 03, 2009 10:14:41 AM  Joo  added a comment on your blog post. 

yeah... it's time to federation

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67 On Dec 04, 2009 03:47:08 AM  Dede TD  added a comment on your blog post. 

Great series of post. I have read a lot about this on other articles written by other people, but I must admit that you is the best. Thanks

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64 On Dec 03, 2009 05:50:59 AM  tora  added a comment on your blog post. 

would be nice if Mr. Obama incorporate private sector in space and activities. It will bring positive result in many sense. Keep it up.

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63 On Dec 01, 2009 09:34:50 PM  Frankie  added a comment on your blog post. 

Really interesting article. I think that just about any direction that NASA goes into is good because it spawns alot of creativity. I did a report on NASA for school and found out that there are thousands of offshoots products that are created because of NASA. But the federation sounds very cool.




62 On Nov 30, 2009 10:45:29 PM  Shirley  added a comment on your blog post. 

Did your environmental scan include ITAR and related issues? As I see it from Canada, my Starfleet/Federation application would not be allowed to go thru because it would contain certain restricted data.

61 On Dec 01, 2009 04:29:36 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

This was a very informative article, i found it very intresting and relative! Thanks :D.


60 On Nov 25, 2009 09:56:32 AM  barry  added a comment on your blog post. 

the federation will come to be i so want to be part of that.



59 On Nov 28, 2009 01:33:00 PM  Aaron  added a comment on your blog post. 

The moon and mars are dead planets. there is no reason to spend money go there.We could better spend the money studing the Earth from Space stations.

58 On Nov 27, 2009 01:29:34 PM  Jamie  added a comment on your blog post. 

I hope some of that stimulus money will help pay for this.

57 On Nov 27, 2009 02:35:32 PM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

Very interesting and relevant Thank you

56 On Nov 23, 2009 05:50:34 PM  Straighteners  added a comment on your blog post. 

I agree with you, your saying is so good and usful for me. Thanks. Are you also like

55 On Nov 20, 2009 06:00:10 PM  plyometric training  added a comment on your blog post. 

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54 On Nov 23, 2009 01:21:19 AM  Danny diet  added a comment on your blog post. 

I think a commercial space program is a good plan as sooner or later we will need faster from of travel and space travel is a new lucrative industry.

53 On Nov 20, 2009 11:57:30 AM  Lawrence Martin  added a comment on your blog post. 

As I see it from Canada, my Starfleet/Federation application would not be allowed to go thru because it would contain certain restricted data -)))

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52 On Nov 21, 2009 12:17:51 AM  Lisa  added a comment on your blog post. 

I have mixed feeling about including the private sector in space travel and exploration. On the one hand, it can lead to new technologies, less bureaucracy, and more spirit. However, it will leave us vulnerable to attacks from space by enemies. Wasn't the Reagan Star Wars program shut down? This may be a program that Obama should want to consider implementing as soon as private companies take control of space. I really believe that the biggest hurdle in all of this is transparency. How do you force a private company to be forthright in their findings, especially pertaining to alien lifeforms? But lo and behold, we need the private sector involved. It tells me a lot when the government itself is saying that they cannot go at it alone, and involvement by the private sector can make space travel and exploration more robust.







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50 On Nov 18, 2009 10:09:59 AM  alison  added a comment on your blog post. 

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49 On Nov 18, 2009 08:30:04 PM  pepgo  added a comment on your blog post. 

I am well aware of the dire need for a powerful Mission and Vision statement for the human race. I am absolutely certain that it is best to come from and lead by NASA. What I am concerned about is that it will be muted, diluted, immobilized, usurped, co-opted and eventually drowned in the sea of red ink by bureaucrats of every instance.

Keep on dreaming, and keep on working to make that dream a reality.



48 On Nov 14, 2009 01:19:55 AM  magnaflow  added a comment on your blog post. 

Really, I would like to add in this regard is that there is a good chance that American governance can unleash their funds for such space missions, since this would be a noble aspiration......and advancement! |

47 On Nov 15, 2009 06:08:34 AM  Seo Services  added a comment on your blog post. 

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Anyway, would you mind if I threw up a backlink from my site to your site?

46 On Nov 12, 2009 11:16:50 AM  Alban  added a comment on your blog post. 

Greatings from Germany. I Love NASA.

45 On Nov 10, 2009 03:23:45 PM  cash gifting  added a comment on your blog post. 

i think there is already a federation going on behind the scenes


44 On Nov 11, 2009 02:04:03 AM  website design  added a comment on your blog post. 

Really, I would like to add in this regard is that there is a good chance that American governance can unleash their funds for such space missions, since this would be a noble aspiration......and advancement!

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43 On Nov 09, 2009 06:05:27 AM  Arun  added a comment on your blog post. 

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42 On Nov 05, 2009 06:05:00 AM  Avril Lavigne  added a comment on your blog post. 

When there is a new invention it is always asked that is it done by Nasa??? Why?? Because nasa is the best in technology. It is only because of Nasa that we are in this level today.

41 On Nov 04, 2009 04:00:24 AM  deb dulal dey  added a comment on your blog post. 

NASA is consistently improving its position and this is what has invested it with a distinct glory which no other space research wing has ever managed to get.

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40 On Nov 03, 2009 09:59:22 AM  Brendan  added a comment on your blog post. 

It's great to read that Obama is playing an active part in the mobilisation of NASA initatives. As Buzz Lightyear once said "To infinity and beyond!" and that is where i think we will be going in the hopefully close future.

39 On Oct 31, 2009 01:40:40 AM  keffe  added a comment on your blog post. 

I hope "future direction of NASA" result would be good.



38 On Oct 31, 2009 09:26:49 AM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

Did your environmental scan include ITAR and related issues? As I see it from Canada, my Starfleet/Federation application would not be allowed to go thru because it would contain certain restricted data -)))

37 On Oct 31, 2009 01:42:02 AM  keefe  added a comment on your blog post. 

I see it from Canada, my Starfleet/Federation application would not be allowed to go thru.



36 On Oct 28, 2009 11:53:33 PM  I Love NASA  added a comment on your blog post. 

I Love NASA

35 On Oct 28, 2009 03:51:22 AM  sable jordon  added a comment on your blog post. 

Nasa is a another name of invention.



34 On Oct 25, 2009 04:02:08 AM  Gregorio Petersen  added a comment on your blog post. 

They have new thoughts,new vision and also different way of thinking.I think NASA must adopt new technologies.Best of luck for new federation.

33 On Oct 26, 2009 06:34:30 AM  colon cleanse  added a comment on your blog post. 

i dont think that such kind of federation is required....

32 On Oct 24, 2009 06:51:42 AM  Robert Steve  added a comment on your blog post. 

NASA has always doing its best in terms of research.I hope this time too the federation will come up with flying colors.



31 On Oct 19, 2009 04:31:32 PM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

I think a mistake was made by ronald reagan when he stopped NASA from getting into the cmmercial satellite launching business. The french loved that one!

The russians in contrast,have had to really be creative in order to keep their space program alive,talking about budget restraints. They got into tourists industry,plane rides in mig-29s,making tv ads,etc.
I think NASA should be turned into a corporation,like the us postal service or attach it too the postal service,which already has the organization. Both need to be perkedright now! Get it out of the control of the taxpayer as much as possible,so it can become creative again. Add a MODULE to the SPACE STATION for TOURISTS and maybe we can keep our SHUTTLE FLEET going until NASA comes up with a REPLACEMENT!

30 On Oct 18, 2009 07:00:32 AM  James  added a comment on your blog post. 

NASA is Very Best.

29 On Oct 20, 2009 07:09:38 AM  Mel Green  added a comment on your blog post. 

Did your environmental scan include ITAR and related issues? As I see it from Canada, my Starfleet/Federation application would not be allowed to go thru because it would contain certain restricted data -)))

I am well aware of the dire need for a powerful Mission and Vision statement for the human race. I am absolutely certain that it is best to come from and lead by NASA. What I am concerned about is that it will be muted, diluted, immobilized, usurped, co-opted and eventually drowned in the sea of red ink by bureaucrats of every instance.



28 On Oct 22, 2009 06:06:13 AM  Lance Klusener  added a comment on your blog post. 

I think this is good step taken by Mr. Obama to incorporate private sector in space activities. It will bring positive result in many sense. Keep it up.

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27 On Oct 21, 2009 01:39:20 AM  Brielle Jast  added a comment on your blog post. 

Yes!!My good wishes with you.Your dreams comes true one day.Upcoming administrator and deputy administrator will do something new human space exploration.They have new thoughts,new vision and also different way of thinking.I think NASA must adopt new technologies.Best of luck for new federation.


26 On Oct 21, 2009 01:48:27 AM  waverly159  added a comment on your blog post. 

American human spaceflight is at a turning point, and its future looks a bit shaky. The space shuttle is soon to retire. NASA needs a new direction.





25 On Oct 21, 2009 04:10:46 AM  raby petar  added a comment on your blog post. 

Nasa always invention something new this is also a new step.




24 On Oct 22, 2009 06:13:55 AM  Miley Cyrus  added a comment on your blog post. 

The space is the only topic which I love to read and share. I loved your article. Please keep on sharing such type of articles.




23 On Oct 05, 2009 07:21:47 PM  mad  added a comment on your blog post. 

Did your environmental scan include ITAR and related issues?

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22 On Oct 05, 2009 06:52:09 AM  mac hova  added a comment on your blog post. 

Well, yes future direction of NASA seems to be bright, after all there is lot of new to see as NASA 21 years ago. As now am working on the research of I have very less time to comment but yes on your blog i continuously read so do like to said it once. Yeah!! NASA will enter a phase of leading the international and commercial community in defining an integrated human exploration program that leverages all of the assets available across the community.

21 On Sep 29, 2009 08:39:53 AM  Anjali Roy  added a comment on your blog post. 

NASA is the very big space agency. It's good that, they are inventing new technology.


20 On Oct 02, 2009 03:41:12 AM  deb dulal dey  added a comment on your blog post. 

It is delightful to learn the world's leading organization dedicated to scientific experiment is going to have its new Administrator and Deputy Administrator. I hope this will mark the beginning of a new era. In the past years, NASA have done marvelous job by exploring and expanding the possibility of space and thereby enhancing our understanding of the universe and those things that were thought to be mysterious, mystical and so on. Have a bright future ahead.

19 On Sep 26, 2009 02:30:06 AM  Tom Cruise  added a comment on your blog post. 

The organization should make some new invention on NASA project.This is really a great news that
Nasa is looking for human space transportation.

18 On Sep 25, 2009 01:52:04 AM  annarose27  added a comment on your blog post. 

Well Today I read somewhere that Moon has got water and I guess it should be better if NASA studies moon precisely...because if there is little evidence that water is there on moon..then obviously its going to be boon for the mankind...it might become reality that someday we ll live on moon....fingers crossed

17 On Sep 21, 2009 04:56:14 PM  Naoki Katsuragi  added a comment on your blog post. 

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16 On Sep 21, 2009 06:37:05 PM  Greg Hannah  added a comment on your blog post. 

Wondering about the future of near earth orbit delivery systems.

As the shuttle quickly approaches it's retirement I have been wondering about the various different methods currently being considered. It has struck me how much waste we expend in getting any of the current systems there and back again. I remember reading many years ago a comment by an author decrying the waste of the solid rocket boosters being returned to earth when their empty shells represented so much storage space. How is it that modular systems aren't being considered for the replacement to the shuttle? Think of a system that would combine a detachable reentry vehicle much like the old Apollo Command Module attached to a storage container like all those shipping containers along all the coastline. It could even be designed to come apart to increase space station capacity, shipping paid. No need to consider all the costs associated with reentry and the speed of expansion would be greatly enhanced. Make it modular enough and it could even become the core of near space travel. From the International Space Station to the nearest Lagrange, from there to the Moon and so on. Just my thoughts on what is obviously a very expensive endeavor, keeping it simple.

15 On Sep 25, 2009 07:43:37 AM  rimee  added a comment on your blog post. 

This is a nice article on Space and satellites..the organization should be made private so dat it works in a more organized way..


14 On Sep 25, 2009 06:07:28 AM  Hulk hogan  added a comment on your blog post. 

Nasa is looking for human space exploration specially human space transportation. This is great news. And the most good thing is that president Obama is encouraging their effort.





13 On Sep 11, 2009 10:55:39 PM  Erwan Jr Michael  added a comment on your blog post. 

It is a necessity if we want to master China and Russia race to Space.

12 On Sep 09, 2009 01:21:01 AM  hilman  added a comment on your blog post. 

I really like this idea, I agree that even a nasa federation

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11 On Aug 26, 2009 05:46:10 AM  Hover  added a comment on your blog post. 

well,I am concerned about is that it will be muted, diluted, immobilized, usurped, co-opted and eventually drowned in the sea of red ink by bureaucrats of every instance. Great Post! Thanks for the insights and thoughts.

10 On Aug 26, 2009 06:04:42 AM  Ahuja  added a comment on your blog post. 

You like to reference Star Trek; 40 years ago, having all of the information in the world at your fingertips (the Enterprise's library computer) was a fantasy. Today everyone's computers and wireless mobile devices have the power of the Internet behind them.

9 On Aug 21, 2009 06:56:08 PM  guest  added a comment on your blog post. 

The moon and mars are dead planets. there is no reason to spend money go there.We could better spend the money studing the Earth from Space stations. It seems God did mean for the present, for man to leave Earth. It is not possible to live in space for the long term, if earth gravity can not be duplicated. We can't travel at the speed of light or time travel to reach other stars or galaxies.Science fiction movies don't show humans traveling or living in 0 g's.Unless we can get help from other intellegent beings, we are wasting our money.Its possible we live on the greatest world in the universe, so why leave. we should stop destroying our world, and use our money to improve it.

8 On Jul 22, 2009 06:14:56 AM  BILLY D. MARSHALL  added a comment on your blog post. 

I find it rather alarming that our astronauts may have to hitcha ride with the russians to the space station,which basically belongs to us. What if the russians decide not to take our astronauts? Maybe we could get the chinese to take them and charge it?

I think a mistake was made by ronald reagan when he stopped NASA from getting into the cmmercial satellite launching business. The french loved that one!

The russians in contrast,have had to really be creative in order to keep their space program alive,talking about budget restraints. They got into tourists industry,plane rides in mig-29s,making tv ads,etc. As a matter of fact,they are beating us at our own game: FREE ENTERPRISE!

I think NASA should be turned into a corporation,like the us postal service or attach it too the postal service,which already has the organization. Both need to be perkedright now! Get it out of the control of the taxpayer as much as possible,so it can become creative again. Add a MODULE to the SPACE STATION for TOURISTS and maybe we can keep our SHUTTLE FLEET going until NASA comes up with a REPLACEMENT!

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7 On Jul 18, 2009 08:30:48 AM  sean  added a comment on your blog post. 

about time......

6 On Jul 04, 2009 09:25:28 AM  Chris  added a comment on your blog post. 

I personally belive all space agencies should merge and become a single body under the direct administration of the UN/ international community. until this happens there will be no such thing as starfleet or the federation, more like Space navys and terran colonies affilated to their mother nation. which to me is a privitive but realistic vision of the future sofar.
using space exploration and knowledge as ammunition against other nations is completly deplorable.
Not to mention the extreme social problems and deficiences of humanity such as racism, war, poverty and greed. corporate greed scares the sh*t outta me and sourcing the the final frontier to self-centred businessmen to exploit it for financial gain is disgusting.
we still struggle with the SLAVE trade nicly named human trafficking, which is a growing problem which most people are blissfully unaware off. i havent actually begun to explain the reasons why we are not ready to pollute the greatest boundry of exploration.
But i do KNOW we have a LONG way to go before we as a race are evolved enough to star something as gracious as STARFLEET or the FEDERATION.

5 On Jul 03, 2009 05:42:15 PM  Sunfell  added a comment on your blog post. 

Why shouldn't NASA lead the ultimate cooperative mash-up and create a unified space program and a real Starfleet?

I'd enlist!

4 On Jul 06, 2009 11:24:21 AM  MikeD  added a comment on your blog post. 

Did your environmental scan include ITAR and related issues? As I see it from Canada, my Starfleet/Federation application would not be allowed to go thru because it would contain certain restricted data -)))

I am well aware of the dire need for a powerful Mission and Vision statement for the human race. I am absolutely certain that it is best to come from and lead by NASA. What I am concerned about is that it will be muted, diluted, immobilized, usurped, co-opted and eventually drowned in the sea of red ink by bureaucrats of every instance.

There is at least one "problem screw", to paraphrase "Zen and the Art of Motocycle Maintenance", and I do not see anyone out there or out here who can start an "intergalactic war" over it.

3 On Jul 01, 2009 05:48:38 AM  duke25  added a comment on your blog post. 

the federation is made up of other aliens races... but, starting starfleet, now thats another story, just need news engines, because the ships we can build with no problems

2 On Jun 30, 2009 06:31:38 AM  MH  added a comment on your blog post. 

The (OSTP) is for civilian space regulation.
The UN started United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in 1974. for Governments.
Found at:
http://www.oosa.unvienna.org/

1 On Jun 27, 2009 05:38:49 PM  Dave H.  added a comment on your blog post. 

We humans have one quality that seems to be unique: we have the capacity to dream far beyond current reality, and then work to make the dream become reality.

You like to reference Star Trek; 40 years ago, having all of the information in the world at your fingertips (the Enterprise's library computer) was a fantasy. Today everyone's computers and wireless mobile devices have the power of the Internet behind them.

Instant, worldwide communication and the world's knowledge in your hand. Amazing, isn't it?

Dick Tracy's two-way wrist TV seems so primitive somehow.

Keep on dreaming, and keep on working to make that dream a reality.

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