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Originally Posted by Mr. Blonde
there is a lot of potential for our astronauts to hitch rides/work with the private space industry. Space X and Virgin Atlantic are going to play huge parts in scientific advances in the next 50 years I think.
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This is true, but also my fear. I really feel that space is the best hope for the future of humanity, but I don't want it to be commercialized and privatized. One thing NASA brought forth was a collaboration that's goal was the advancement of humanity and science. When you privatize the universe, it more or less places the future of humanity in the hands of a board of directors ... not exactly a dream scenario.