Let’s continue the dream…

The death of Neil Armstrong at 82 from heart operation complications is a nail in the coffin we’ve been building for humanity’s adventures in space. Some consider this only another example of public apathy or antagonism toward science and scientists. I consider it a concerted effort to end a dream on the part of individuals who need to use their imagination more.

Another nail was the cancellation of the shuttle program. But, even before that, the cancellation of the Apollo program was a bureau...