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- LETTERS, Page 11Destiny in Space
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- Twenty years ago, the U.S. landed on the moon (SPACE, July
- 24). We should celebrate the 50th anniversary of that event on
- Mars, but we should do it with the Soviets. We could reduce our
- costs and ease tensions through cooperation. We could make a
- Star Trek together instead of waging Star Wars against each
- other.
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- David Yaskulka Williamstown, Mass.
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- Rather than spend $150 billion on a revitalized space
- program, we should reduce America's national debt. A healthy
- economy is more important than another walk on the moon or an
- excursion to Mars. As for the beneficial by-products of the
- space program, Teflon was overrated, and I could never swallow
- Tang.
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- Skip Usen Canoga Park, Calif.
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- I believe the destiny of mankind is space. I know I will
- live out my life on this earth, but my mind and imagination,
- perhaps soul, need to know the future is out there as something
- tangible, not merely a fantasy. The time has come to take the
- next step toward colonization of space. There are limitless
- opportunities for channeling human energy and aspirations. Risk
- taking has always been a part of our nature. Without challenge,
- we seem to allow ourselves to pursue an inevitable course of
- corruption.
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- Christopher Frommer New York City
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