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To: RadioAstronomer
But with all of the knowledge gained from the years of NASA testing. I am not detracting what he is accomplishing, just that this is not an orbiting platform, nor will likely be for a long time.

And NASA benefited from the knowledge of German scientists amongst others. Shakespeare was known to borrow a story line or two. Newton stood on the shoulders of giants. In the long run, the private sector will win out.

26 posted on 06/19/2004 10:43:54 PM PDT by Moonman62
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To: Moonman62
And NASA benefited from the knowledge of German scientists amongst others. Shakespeare was known to borrow a story line or two. Newton stood on the shoulders of giants. In the long run, the private sector will win out.

Only if there is a profit.

35 posted on 06/20/2004 12:13:13 PM PDT by RadioAstronomer
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