[alandarev]

Could you expand on your idea for those who are not bright enough to connect all the dots?

I can hardly believe Lockheed with Boeing investing into research over life in space research.

[riffraff]

these companies make money when nasa sends stuff into space. If more stuff goes into space, they make more money. (the money comes out of the government's pocket in this case)

[gallonofmilk]

I'm not sure why this is a big deal especially when it has such scientistific value