I don’t know Mr. Simbergs perspective but since his credentials allude to some connection to the space industry I hoped he would provide some cost analysis .
The taxpaying public has provided some heavy and deep piles of money for the first 50 and without any apprehension I would say the next 50 would be that number squared.
It is probably time to entertain thoughts of defunding . Some great jobs,salaries and retirements are riding on the continuation of the money flow and from a purely practical stand point , we never hear of cost to benefit or containment. Space exploration is not a good place to cut corners, but can our economy perpetually expand funding without ever seeing an actual benefit ?
I know many technologies owe their existence to this dynamic but that does not justify funding it forever.
We have found joint or partnered efforts are fruitless and the costs are growing faster than the anticipated results .
We should have a full time station on the moon by now rather that squandering billions in the Antarctic. Choosing is difficult , but we cannot afford everything.
