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A lack of funding which resulted in a lack of motivation and interest. We tried so hard to get to the moon so fast because in our childish minds we had to outdo Russia. That was the sole reason we tried so hard to get there. Because we had to beat Russia.

Well, then we got there, and everyone lost interest. Sadly, hardly anyone even watched the later moon landings, even though they had better cameras and better footage. But no one cared anymore, we had beaten Russia, we had made it to the moon, so people just stopped paying attention.

So finally, due to the facts that no one really cared anymore, that we had no one to beat (no ine to challenge us), and that we felt we had already accomplished our goal the projects were cut, the funding started to slow, and the space program disappeared for a while. After a while there was some interest in the space shuttle, but that faded. Then space stations, but that faded. Then mars rovers, that faded. Every successful mission after the moon landings were nothing more than interesting little novelties to people, things they forgot about a week later. All people ever cared about were the disaster missions. We focused more on the mistakes than the major accomplishments we had made.

And this isn't just opinion. If you want some proof as to the fact that we only did it to beat another country, just look at the space program today. It was stagnant, doing some amazing but rather limited projects, for a long time. And then china announced their plan to go to the moon. Like the snap of a finger we all of the sudden had a moon program again and poured $100 billion into it. And by the way, that is how much the entire space station cost, and we have yet to even go into space regarding the new moon program.

And no, our chances aren't over. They never are. There is just lack of motivation. When we have a reason to do it, we do it. But we haven't really had any motivation to do anything. Still, we have gone to mars and done other things, even without motivation, so keep that in mind. But still, we haven't had any gigantic programs until recently, and the recent one is nothing more than a repeat of what we have already done. When the motivation and opportunity presents itself sometime in the future, we will make it happen, that I am sure of.

Plus, you have to keep in mind that we don't really have any reason to work on developing space travel technology or long term space travel. We have no reason to simply fly around in space; we only develop space travel in order to get somewhere, so it has never been about the actual travel in space, but more about the getting to and back from places. Considering this fact, space travel isn't really important to us at all, just the getting there and the getting back. And think about it: we have computers and robots that can go to those far away, difficult places, so we simply don't need to develop that technology. It's much cheaper, easier, and safer to send a robot to another planet.

If the actual travel itself isn't really that important to us and the getting there is, then we have no reason to focus on developing space travel technologies, or really any reason to send people for that matter. All these projects depend on state funding, so consider yourself a senator who is going to approve NASA funding for a moment. If the scientists come in and say they want $150 billion to develop space travel tech and when you ask why they say "just because......so we can make spaceships..." You probably aren't going to approve that funding, right? You have no reason to build spaceships, and there is no reason for you to when there are cheaper, easier, safer ways to go places. You would probably rather spend that money on more important, more immediate concerns, like health care, poverty, the national deficit, preventing another depression, etc.

Until there is some immediate need for space ships, we won't be wasting money on building them when we could use the money for more important things, like feeding children and creating jobs.

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Smart Lab Space Exploration Science Kit $39.95 Smart Lab Space Exploration Launch a Space Exploration!SmartLab Space Exploration is so much more than just a toy and book! SmartLab products satisfy and engage a child's curiosity. Science becomes an adventure. SmartLab Space Exploration contains many fascinating things that kids will love to explore and understand the mysteries about space.The Space Exploration Science Kit is packed with fun activities and information about our galaxy. With answers to questions like, ?when is a star not a star?? and ?which planet spins backwards??, the Space Exploration Science Kit keeps kids fascinated! The Space Exploration Science Kit features a snap-together solar system model with a label sticker sheet; a planetarium with Northern and Southern hemisphere domes; a remote control rocket with launch pad and sticker sheet; a glow-in-the-dark moon; and a punch-out paper Mars rover model with plastic wheels, hubcaps and axles. Features: Science kit that includes solar system model, planetarium, remote control rocket, glow-in-the-dark moon, mars rover model, 9 activity cards and a fold-out guide Package measures 18?W x 15?H x 2.75? Requires 4 ?AA? and 2 ?AAA? batteries, not included

Space Bingo $15.95 Space Bingo This Space Bingo game is a great way to learn about the basics of space science. Game contains 6 picture boards for 2-6 players, 42 informative cards and chips. Space Bingo was made possible by the support and contributions from NASA and the Kennedy Space Center. Features: 2 to 6 players can play For ages 3 and up 42 informative cards and chips

Creating Space $30.95 Creating Space The Story of the Space Age Told Through ModelsThe Heavens - and trying to get there - have always intrigued man, and have been included in our artwork throughout all of history. In recent years they have been the subject of countless books, articles, radio and television shows and films, and have more and more featured the practical method of achieving these dreams - Spaceships. Creating Space takes us on a journey through the history of the space age, up to the present and beyond. From the advent of the "space race" with the V-2 rocket of World War II to the International Space Station and the future, a complete and detailed chronicling of vehicles is given, side by side with pictures and details of models that depict the multitude of aircraft and spacecraft developed throughout the world.In addition, extensive appendices provide details of all of the space-related models ever made and the many manufacturers and distributors who have supplied them - all in the words of an experienced professional insider. Mat Irvine worked in the BBC Visual Effects Department for 20 years, contributing to many projects including Doctor Who, Blake's 7, Edge of Darkness, the various NASA flights, and many science and space-oriented documentaries and programs. Creating Space is presented in 12 chapters which logically group together the history, the vehicles and the models into logical and meaningful categories. This book will be equally valuable to space enthusiasts, modellers, and space historians.

Kids to Space: A Space Traveler's Guide $29.95 Kids to Space: A Space Traveler's Guide In the interest of getting kids interested in science, math, space, ........Lonnie Schorer invited 6000 students, in 99 schools in every state in the US and from Canada, to take an imaginary trip to space - each asking 3 questions prior to launch. This resulted in 18,000 questions, answered by 83 experts. So, this is: An art book: there are 146 student illustrations in the book and another 1000+ on the CD/ROM accompanying the book, set to Hawkwind soundtracks. A science teachers textbook: packed with science information in 94 different categories. A reading literacy book: a children's story, in large font, precedes each chapter - introducing younger children to the material in the chapter in simple everyday terms. A career guide: a mini-bio for each of the 83 experts is included so that kids can see that one doesn't have to be a rocket scientist to participate in the space effort. An adult book: The average adult does not know 85% of the information in the book. It would seem an investigative expedition, where children think about tomorrow, learn techniques for problem solving to reach a goal, explore the unknown and express their visions for the future is, as an educational exploration, as relevant as a land-based expedition. It is essentially the first private citizens guide to space - generated by children. These children are our future explorers, and we need to encourage and reach them now. Kids To Space Special Edition Author: Lonnie Jones Schorer Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Includes CD-ROM Publisher: Collector's Guide Publishing (Apogee Books) Date: 2006

Sex In Space $17.95 Sex In Space by Laura S. Woodmansee, author of Women Astronauts and Women of SpaceAs hoteliers design zero-gravity hotel suites for out-of-this-world unions and with the first honeymoon in space already scheduled, this provocative account reveals the truth about romantic rendezvous in Earth's orbit and beyond as well as the advantages and difficulties of having sex in space. Questions the space agencies are too embarrassed to discuss ? such as Has anyone "done it" in space? What will happen to the first baby conceived in space? and Have astronauts and cosmonauts practiced "docking maneuvers" while in orbit? ? are thoughtfully answered, while science-fiction myths about interstellar intercourse are dispelled. From chemistry to psychology, this exploration runs the reproductive and sexual gamut, from lust and sexual mechanics to conception, pregnancy, and birth in low-gravity situations. This title may not be suitable for all audiences. Parental guidance suggested. FEATURES: Paperback: 136 pages Publisher: Collector's Guide Publishing, Inc. (August 1, 2006) Language: English Book Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches

World Space Museum: Science Fiction to Science Fact: Viking 1 Model $9.95 Snap together plastic model of NASA's Viking 1 Spacecraft, which arrived at Mars in 1976. Includes educational information sheet and 11 collectible trading cards of famous astronauts, scientists, equipment and events.

Space Exploration Playing Cards $5.5 Space Exploration Playing Cards Space Exploration Playing Cards is a full, 52 playing card deck.This pack makes a voyage of discovery; from early superstitious beliefs, through advances in astronomical instruments, planetary discoveries and rocket science, to the latest technologies and spacecraft now exploring our universe and beyond.

The Space Report 2011 'The Space Report Book $139.95 The Space Report 2011 The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity features several new or expanded topics, including: New trends in space activity and how they affect prospects for space going forward Expanded international budget data Discussion of prospects for U.S. workforce, including NASA transitions and new workforce additions New data about science and engineering degree trends among spacefaring nations The Space Report is the definitive overview of major global space developments over the past year. Valuable to space professionals, students, policy-makers, researchers and the media, The Space Report includes highlights from all space sectors - from defense to exploration - and illustrates how space activity affects people around the world. The book provides a wealth of information on global space budgets, revenues and industry performance tracked by the Space Foundation Indexes. The 2011 edition includes a discussion of workforce trends for the commercial aerospace sector, NASA, the U.S. military, Europe and Japan. It explores the trends underlying developments in space activities and provides a forecast of the trends that will shape space activity in years to come. The Space Report 2011 is divided into five sections, each addressing a specific aspect of global space activity: Space Products and Services: The Space Products and Services section focuses on the many ways space affects all of our lives The Space Economy: The Space Economy chapter addresses the financial state of the industry and the government budgets that support space activity. Space Infrastructure: The Space Infrastructure section addresses the global network of equipment designers, manufacturers, spaceports and command and control facilities. Workforce and Education: Workforce and Education addresses the most essential part of any industry - its people. The Space Report 2011 covers the U.S. commercial, civil and military space workforce. Outlook: The final section of the book, Outlook, takes a broad view of the factors that motivate and guide space activity. This section provides a summary overview of the year's events and discusses the common themes that have been shaping the nature of space activity in 2010 and will drive space activity in years to come.

The Story of Astronomy and Space $10.95 The Story of Astronomy and Space by Louie Stowell and Peter AllenWhen you look up at the night sky, you?re not just seeing stars . . . the empty blackness of space is dotted with objects of all shapes and sizes, from gigantic fiery stars to tiny specs of dust.This book explores the mysteries of space and shares the secrets of astronomy ? the science that studies the skies. Features: 104 pages An introduction to the mysteries of space and the secrets of astronomy Packed with scientific facts about the solar system, comets, the Big Bang theory, telescopes, space exploration and much, much more Diagrams and amusing illustrations help make complex ideas easy and fun Includes star charts, a glossary and astronomy timeline, and internet links to recommended websites

Dreams of Flight: Space $18.95 Dreams of Flight: Space Dreams of Flight features two programs: To The Moon: Join the early rocket pioneers such as Robert Goddard and Herman Oberth as they began turning science fiction into fact. Relive those moments in time when Russians shocked the world, first with the launch of a vehicle into space and then by sending Yuri Gagarin into space, in orbit around the earth. Follow the drama of the space race from Mercury to Gemini and Apollo. Beyond the Moon: Relive the drama and tension of bringing Apollo 13 safely back to earth, after the crew reports, "Houston, we have a problem." Explore Earths natural satellite was only the first step a practice run as we prepare to visit worlds even further away. Features: Region 0 Full Frame - 1.33 Audio:Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Additional Release Material Full-Motion Menus

IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE! Bumper Sticker $2.25 IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE! (OH WAIT, IT IS!) Bumper Sticker IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE! (Oh Wait, It Is!) Bumper Sticker is now available. It is 10" x 3.25" and also has a NASA Logo.

3D Shrinky Dinks - Space $6.5 3D Shrinky Dinks - Space Create 3-Dimensional Astronauts, Sapce Shuttles, Rockets and more, to play with and display!Shrinky Dinks 3D Kits are new for 2011! Trace, bake, shrink and build your favorite Space Shuttles in 3D! Classic Shrinky Dinks® with a new 3D twist! Make your own space program with the Astronauts, Space Shuttles, planets and more. The new 3D Shrinky Dinks® Space kit comes with 10 Shrinky Dinks Sheets (5? x 8?) and Space tracing sheets. Just follow the easy to use illustrated instructions and you?ll be making your own 3D fleet in no time!Kids can use color pencils, markers and every color of the rainbow to create their own 3D masterpieces!These kits are great for craft time, group play dates as well as a fun rainy day activity. Perfect for kids age seven and up!Did you know that Shrinky Dinks have been in outer space! They were sent up in the space shuttle Atlantis in 2000 as part of a science experiment. They wanted to see if a Shrinky Dink would shrink in the extreme temperature changes.

Essential Space Collection (2009) $15.95 Essential Space Collection (2009) Quite possible The Discovery Channel's most exciting and absorbing space programs to date. Travel to the explosive fireball Io, join researchers as they prepare for the 2018 mission to Mars and beyond, get a hands-on look at the first personal space vehicle that could jumpstart tourism into space and so much more in this special, otherworldly collection. 95 Worlds and Counting - Land on the explosive fireball Io, the frigid Triton and the potentially life-giving Europa in this episode that explores the solar systems most exotic real estate: moons. Once dismissed as trivial ice-balls, these celestial bodies may hold the key to life in space. Space Shuttle: Countdown to Comeback - In the wake of the space shuttle Columbia disaster, NASA scientists and engineers have been working to get America's space program back on track. Come onboard the July 2005 flight to return the shuttle to space as told by the people who lived through this historic 12-day mission. Black Sky: The Race for Space - Follow Burt Rutan, considered the man who reinvented the airplane, as he builds a personal space vehicle, SpaceShipOne. Witness Rutan's test flight into space as he races to win the X-Prize: $10 million awarded to build a spacecraft to jumpstart the space tourism industry. Base Camp Moon - Previous moon expeditions have provided scientists with astounding information and insights that have helped shape technological advancements in fields as diverse as biology, geology, astrophysics and chemistry. But there is more to be learned. Join top researchers as they prepare for the 2018 mission to establish a presence on Mars and beyond. Starship Orion: The Future of Space Travel - Behind-the-scenes exploration of NASA's premiere research facilities reveals the dynamic and often dramatic design process of Starship Orion. NASA's ambitious goal to build the safest, most reliable and re-usable space exploration system in history features a complex design process where every decision is critical and none is without consequence. Space Station Live: HD - View footage of the live feed from the International Space Station and get closer than ever to the ISS experience. Showcasing the technology and lives of the people working here, this program provides a fascinating update on what has been accomplished and what lies ahead for this orbiting science laboratory. Features: Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC Language: English Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Number of discs: 2 Studio: Discovery Channel DVD Release Date: March 16, 2010 Run Time: 264 minutes

The Space Report 2011 CD-ROM $139.95 The Space Report 2011 CD-ROM The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity features several new or expanded topics, including: New trends in space activity and how they affect prospects for space going forward Expanded international budget data Discussion of prospects for U.S. workforce, including NASA transitions and new workforce additions New data about science and engineering degree trends among spacefaring nations The Space Report is the definitive overview of major global space developments over the past year. Valuable to space professionals, students, policy-makers, researchers and the media, The Space Report includes highlights from all space sectors - from defense to exploration - and illustrates how space activity affects people around the world. The book provides a wealth of information on global space budgets, revenues and industry performance tracked by the Space Foundation Indexes. The 2011 edition includes a discussion of workforce trends for the commercial aerospace sector, NASA, the U.S. military, Europe and Japan. It explores the trends underlying developments in space activities and provides a forecast of the trends that will shape space activity in years to come. The Space Report 2011 is divided into five sections, each addressing a specific aspect of global space activity: Space Products and Services: The Space Products and Services section focuses on the many ways space affects all of our lives The Space Economy: The Space Economy chapter addresses the financial state of the industry and the government budgets that support space activity. Space Infrastructure: The Space Infrastructure section addresses the global network of equipment designers, manufacturers, spaceports and command and control facilities. Workforce and Education: Workforce and Education addresses the most essential part of any industry - its people. The Space Report 2011 covers the U.S. commercial, civil and military space workforce. Outlook: The final section of the book, Outlook, takes a broad view of the factors that motivate and guide space activity. This section provides a summary overview of the year's events and discusses the common themes that have been shaping the nature of space activity in 2010 and will drive space activity in years to come.

Space Shuttle 25th Anniversary Polo $34.95 Space Shuttle 25th Anniversary Polo On April 12, 1981, astronauts John Young and Bob Crippen began a new era in spaceflight history as they took controls of the first spacecraft designed to be reusable. Space Shuttle Columbia lifted off into the Florida skies beginning 25 years of Earth orbit operations that included deploying and repairing satellites, building and servicing space stations and conducting microgravity science research.Our Space Shuttle 25th Anniversary Polo celebrates the success of STS-1 and the years of accomplishments that have transpired between 1981 and 2006. Our design includes the official mission insignia on a 100% preshrunk cotton pique polo with contrasting jacquard knit collar and cuffs and three wood-tone buttons.Color: White with navy jacquard collar and cuffs.

Launch Vehicles, Pocket Space Guide $9.95 Launch Vehicles Space junkies and armchair astronauts will dig this handy reference covering the heritage of the Space Race. Photographs and statistics for launch vehicles, orbiters, probes, and experimental equipment are featured in each equipment-specific reference. Covering such design elements as propellants, tanks, engines, and payloads, this detailed book is a closeup look at the mechanism that gets it all started. Describes 259 types of launch vehicles developed by China, the European Space Agency, Japan, Russia, and the United States. A total of 259 types of launch vehicles have been launched into space by the United States (165), Russia (54), China (14), Japan (14) and the European Space Agency (ESA) (12)! Propellants, Tanks, Engines, and Payloads are just a few of the elements that are listed for each of these Launch Vehicles. Learn how these most complex and awe inspiring machines actually work and why they call anything that is difficult to achieve "Rocket Science". Featuers: Paperback: 96 pages Publisher: Collector's Guide Publishing Inc (March 1, 2006) Language: English Book Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.4 inches

Magic School Bus: Space Adventures DVD $19.95 Plot Outline An eccentric schoolteacher takes her class on wonderous educational field trips with the help of a magical schoolbus. Plot Synopsis: In a small grade school, one class has a unique way of learning about the world with their teacher, Ms. Frizzle. To illustrate the science concepts they discuss, they always on a field trip on the Magic Schoolbus, a magic vehicle that can literally go anywhere and be anything as the class explores space, the arctic, the human body in order to have a first hand experience of the principles of science. Three great Magic School Bus episodes on one DVD including Gets Lost In Space , Out Of This World and Taking Flight . 82 minutes.

Magic School Bus Series - Space Explorers $4.95 Hi, my name is Carlos. I'm one of the students in Ms. Frizzle's class. You've probably heard about Ms. Frizzle. She's always taking us on amazing field trips, and we learn tons about one of her favorite subjects?science! One time Ms. Frizzle took us on a far-out adventure?all the way to outer space! We became real space explorers and learned all about the awesome solar system. But that's just the beginning. Get ready for the ride of your life! 4, 3, 2, 1...BLAST OFF! Paperback. Chapter book. Ages 4-8. 80 pages.

Rose Galaxy Hubble Space Poster - 11x17 $12.95 Rose Galaxy Hubble Space Poster - 11x17 The interaction was imaged on December 17, 2010, with Hubble's Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3).This Hubble image is a composite of data taken with three separate filters on WFC3 that allow a broad range of wavelengths covering the ultraviolet, blue, and red portions of the spectrum.To celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope's deployment into space, astronomers at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Md., pointed Hubble's eye at an especially photogenic pair of interacting galaxies called Arp 273. The larger of the spiral galaxies, known as UGC 1810, has a disk that is distorted into a rose-like shape by the gravitational tidal pull of the companion galaxy below it, known as UGC 1813. This image is a composite of Hubble Wide Field Camera 3 data taken on December 17, 2010, with three separate filters that allow a broad range of wavelengths covering the ultraviolet, blue, and red portions of the spectrum.

Astronautics: Book 1: Dawn of the Space Age $24.95 Astronautics: Book 1: Dawn of the Space Age Astronautics is a fascinating, well researched and written book, which chronicles the history of space rocketry. This resource details the discoveries and engineering innovations that have occurred?in both the United States and the former Soviet Union?from World War II to the early 1970s. From European war missiles to multibillion dollar spacecraft that orbit the earth today, this sourcebook covers the evolution of rocketry in great detail and discusses the impact rocket science has had on other areas of humanity. Filled with fascinating facts from history without technical jargon and specialized language, this reference will interest both space enthusiasts and general readers alike. Features: Paperback: 232 pages Publisher: Collector's Guide Publishing, Inc. (September 10, 2007) Language: English Book Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches