.....demanding the best from humankind. Space activities are difficult and expensive--and exciting. This combination has turned on many minds, both young and old, and encouraged them to think not about local squabbles or world problems, but about new technologies and new possibilities that stretch the mind and demand excellence and cooperation. Thanks to our space activities over the last 40 years, we have reached a historic plateau in the evolution of life on Earth—we can now defend our planet from threats from asteroids and comets and can go into space with confidence that we will succeed. The promise of space has challenged our people, our education systems, our infrastructure, our organizations, and our governments. Protecting our planet and going forward in space will continue to challenge us and demand the best.
Dr.
William
Ailor
Director, Center for Orbital and Reentry Debris Studies
The Aerospace Corporation
http://www.aero.org/cords/
Professional Category:
Physical Sciences
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