Who is to say what benefits could come to hu-mankind through exploration of Mars. In all likelihood, PV technology and computer sophistication) would not be where it is today without the space program and R & D money we all benefit from.

Todd

"Frank Fowler, Crystal Pines Alt. Energy" wrote:

Todd,
I checked out the photo of Helios, and it looks mighty impressive, but don't
you think the gov't. (NASA) could put that money to better use, other than
trying fly around Mars where there is nothing there to benefit mankind? Seems
like an awful waste to me.
SUNcerely,
Frank Fowler

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