Here is another point.
Does anyone truly believe the US Government completely abandoned our space program? I for one do not believe we have. I believe the space shuttle program was scuttled because we have found other ways to explore outer space. Where that technology came from is unclear but I would like to think that it will come to light shortly.
Given Q’s relative working around the craft ... he knew the Shuttle program was a farce from the beginning. He was furious at the waste of money and lives—e.g. when the Challenger blew apart.
Where that technology came from is unclear but I would like to think that it will come to light shortly.
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Wishful thinking. The US government in general has no more idea than you do - its a matter of need to know on which basis even the President can be excluded.
According to some, A) the tech has been around for a very, very long time, B) will come to light never.
Never: because it would mean the end of fossil fuels for power, of autos and planes for mobility, of distance because it would become irrelevant as would notions of speed and time.
Too many oxen gored all at once.
And that’s not even counting the effects of any ‘aliens’.
You do not need a space shuttle to explore outer space. The space shuttle was a delta winged reentry vehicle. It was made to be a reusable vehicle for reentry into earths atmosphere. Most other planets do not have an atmosphere that requires anything other than reverse thrusters to slow your decent due to gravity.