Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"I will raise my hand and say I do not want another space race."

Source: NASA Administrator Michael Griffin. While not exactly what "The Right Stuff" was made of, Griffin is taking a more pragmatic, albeit far less inspiring, approach to America's presence in space. In a recent interview with the Houston Chronicle, Griffin admits it's likely China will beat the US back to the moon. Furthermore, he's fine with that, really... so long as the agency has clear priorities -- such as completing the International Space Station -- and a stable funding stream to accomplish them.

FMI: www.nasa.gov