Just today, the BBC ran a story about a new company entering the growing space industry. Joining the ranks of firms such as Space X and Virgin Galactic is Golden Spike, a private venture started by two ex-NASA executives. They were disappointed that President Obama cancelled NASA's plans to return to the Moon on the grounds that the US has already been there. Their goal is to use existing rocket and capsule technology, along with $1.4 billion, to put two people on the Moon.
The Chairman of the Board is Apollo-era flight director Gerry Griffin, which of course reminded me of Angle of Attack. I can only wonder if they have a Harrison Storms character one their team, although in this day and age, someone like him is probably not needed, as the objectives of these Moon missions have changed. While the United States was trying to beat the Soviets in the 1960s by any means necessary, now the motive is profit. Golden Spike plans to make a total of 15 to 20 Moon trips to generate revenue. This puts a damper on my initial enthusiasm after seeing the article title, as if these missions go ahead, they most probably won't drive further exploration of space.
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