[irv]

But even our own military has given up on the idea that manned spaceflight is militarily advantageous.

They'll change their minds when they realize that a couple guys in a decent space plane or shuttle, can knock out half the satellites we have in a few days.

Or when someone brings home some minerals drilled out of asteroids, and starts shooting at anyone else who tries to do the same thing.

[Moonman62]

They'll change their minds when they realize that a couple guys in a decent space plane or shuttle, can knock out half the satellites we have in a few days.

Oh sure, they'll eyeball it and fly by the seat of their pants just like they do in the comic books.

Or when someone brings home some minerals drilled out of asteroids, and starts shooting at anyone else who tries to do the same thing.

When nickel and iron hit $10,000 an ounce, let me know.