Discovery

I'm watching the shuttle take off. Onwards!
They need to get rid of those flying whales though. I think it would be better to launch something off of an airplane. Better for the environment and a lot cooler looking too! Of course, I think NASA should be dropped by the government and let private companies do this.
This way, both the pro and anti-space exploration folks'll be happy.
Of course, the military should have a space force...and the airforce'll eventually come under the juristiction of the navy. Only after the Emperor comes around.
Oh gosh, Warhammer 40,000 references...