I agree with Jim. I feel that the public (and even NASA) have been a little worried about the dangers of space travel since Columbia. The success of Stardust in collecting comet particles and the lander on Mars will do wonders in rebuilding confidence for NASA. I saw a news report on TV last night and they newscasters reported on both the Stardust and Spirit projects and were very excited them both. Now we can focus on the rewards of space projects and not just the dangers.

And besides, it looks like those folks at NASA get to keep their jobs…. <grin>

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From: utah-astronomy-bounces+pjohnson=xmission.com@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+pjohnson=xmission.com@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Jim Gibson
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Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Do the NASA folks seem a little too excited toanyone but me?

Also added to what Patrick said, Don't forget that NASA is still smarting over the Challenger incident almost a year ago. They needed a victory on this scale.

Jim

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