User:Columbia2020

I am a life long science-fiction fan,

a transhumanist

(see H+ magazine online if you want to know what the heck that means :), and I am, of course, an overall fan of Star Trek.

This is intended as a look at the current state of current state of space tech, the actual nature of the motives and current use of the space programs.

I am sure anyone interested in space exploration will find the following documentary worth watching

I would also suggest this as required viewing for anyone considering a career in space tech today. It starts out a bit slowly with the history... keep watching. You need to know.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4835966027154828456&ei=DPiZSf-2KZ64qAOKsPWODQ&q=The+Space+Program+and+the+Military+Industrial+Complex&hl=en#

I have been reading Memory Alpha occasionally for years but just decided to join. I hope to be constructive here.

thanks!