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PRETZEL

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16. Personally I have no problem with this,

Reply to genxlib (Original post)

Wed Oct 13, 2021, 11:23 AM

Oct 2021

yes, it's publicity for Bezos, Branson, et al who are doing this.

No, these people should not be called astronauts in any way shape or form.

But, look at the advancements in technology for the space programs that these endeavors have produced. The biggest ones in my mind is seeing the technology that produced re-useable launce rockets that have the ability to land on their own. The computer technology that literally allows the rocket to land where they want it to.

I don't see the issue on having private groups doing that that will advance our knowledge of space travel.

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