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LETTERS, Page 11Destiny in Space
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.
David Yaskulka
Williamstown, Mass.
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.
Skip Usen
Canoga Park, Calif.
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.
Christopher Frommer
New York City