Via the BBC:  Obama Nasa plans ‘catastrophic’ say Moon astronauts

Former Nasa astronauts who went to the Moon have told the BBC of their dismay at President Barack Obama’s decision to push back further Moon missions.

Jim Lovell, commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission, said Mr Obama’s decision would have "catastrophic consequences" for US space exploration.

The last man on the Moon, Eugene Cernan, said it was "disappointing".

I suppose it is hardly surprising that astronauts would be disappointed in a cut back in space exploration plans.  Still, one does have to wonder if such grandiose projects are legitimate at this time of ballooning deficits and debt.

And don’t get me wrong:  I would love to see a more vigorous effort at space exploration, at least in the abstract.  Paying for, however, is the trick.

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