delta1 wrote:when did NASA and space exploration become a popular thing again?
...wasn't too long ago that the majority of folks, from both parties, didn't support it any longer ...
...cons, especially, felt that if we do space projects, private industry, like VirginX, should take over...
There is nothing wrong with capitalists spending their money doing what taxpayers were and making strides as well. What is wrong is when government (Biden) seeks to restrain and withhold (SpaceX and Virgin) from reaching historic landmarks so the CCP can "succeed" with their stolen rocket program from Los Olas labs.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/feb/3/biden-cancels-elon-musks-adventures-in-space/
No wonder Elon wants an audience with Vladimir Putin!