I'm a huge NASA fan...I think the space program is absolutely necessary and I truly believe some great advances have come from that program. I don't know much about how it is run or the particulars.
I think everyone knows the risks, and I don't mean to sound harsh but I don't believe this is a tragedy. I think the astronauts knew what risks they were taking. When you consider everything that can go wrong on a space flight I think it is an absolute miracle that more accidents don't happen. There are always big risks for big advancements in humanity.
On a side note: I don't necessarily agree with selling debis from the flight, but if someone can sell it to some sucker, then so be it...
I wouldn't sell it (well, maybe I would if the price was right), but I sure as hell wouldn't buy it (well, maybe I would if the price was right)...I really don't see the problem with it now that I think about it...sure it SOUNDS bad from a societal point of view, but so does selling internet port...and we obviously don't have a problem with that...
There you have it...
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