pic: Discovery Bon Voyage

[Andrew Schreiber]

Originally Posted by Tom Line

I know we don't discuss political matters here on Chief Delphi, but it has to be said.

The politicians and beareaucrats who have defunded our space program should be run out of the country.

I grew up watching the space shuttles and wanting to be an astronaut. It brings a tear to the eye to watch them fly their last flight.

The destruction of our nation's greatest tool for STEM inspiration repulses me too Tom. These shuttles represent an insignificant amount of money compared to the impact they have had on numerous generations of people.