Space, The Next Frontier

Sounds like NASA is totally clueless on how to restart the space program. Worst idea: "...the remaining three shuttles will have to be modified to minimize the risk of another tragedy when and if they return to flight. Operating overlapping shuttles and space planes for a number of years would be a substantial expense." We'd better get on the ball soon; after Bush finishes Americanizing this planet, the only thing left is outer space, and we're no longer a patient-enough civilization to properly and fully inspect our little-known frontier before invading it.