tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4631200414899554974.post6163527498173943510..comments2024-03-13T07:15:41.680+00:00Comments on From a Distance...: Farewell to the ShuttleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087922860279622347noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4631200414899554974.post-67886683332731979392011-09-01T14:49:46.115+01:002011-09-01T14:49:46.115+01:00It isn't the actual spend that's important...It isn't the actual spend that's important, but the ROI, and the spin-off benefits, many of which have, and will, assist in solving the world's problems, including poverty.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03087922860279622347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4631200414899554974.post-87306181260316578762011-09-01T14:21:08.298+01:002011-09-01T14:21:08.298+01:00Cost of US Space shuttle program:$200 Billion. Tot...Cost of US Space shuttle program:$200 Billion. Total US non-military aid over last 10 years:$70 Billion. Estimated cost of providing clean water and sanitation to those without it worldwide:$10 to 30 Billion.<br />Money well spent? I don't think so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com