Next-The Planets

Next-The PlanetsIt has been said that history never repeats itself but that historical situations recur. To anyone, like myself, who has been involved in astronautical activities for over 30 years, there is a feeling of familiarity in some of the present arguments about the exploration of space. Like all revolutionary new ideas, the subject has had to pass through three stages, which may be summed up by these reactions; (1) "It's crazy--don't waste my time"; (2) "It's possible, bu...