Are you back full-time? Remember who prints money. They don't have the money, they'll buy another barrel of ink.
Hi I am Back!!! Finally. :-)
The prob is getting that barrel ink thru congress. It takes longer to get an interplanetary mission thru congress than the actuall flight time.
It was Congress rather than the White House that first wanted a manned moon landing during JFK's admin. Then it was done and Congress promptly and typically forgot all about it. Congress has nearly zero corporate memory. When Congress sees the Chinese going for the moon, they will very likely start up another space race much bigger than the ABM or Apollo programs. We should thank China, and congratulate them for their gallant attempt even though they will lose the race.
No more Sputnik surprises. beep . . . beep . . . beep . . .