[Stew Padasso]

Proof positive that everyone has a pet government program. If you feel so inspired, why don't you pick up the cost for those who could care less?

[ambrose]

See Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution which empowers Congress "To promote the progress of science and useful arts"... and "To provide and maintain a navy"

We will eventually need to militarize space travel, and that would most certainly be under the auspices of the navy.