26-Jul-2005

"You are go for liftoff"

For those of you who do not follow space exploration, today was the first launch of the Space Shuttle in over two years.  Like the Challenger accident, the Columbia accident caused major questions to be asked about whether or not it is worth it going to space.  Well, the answer is of course a resounding YES!  We just need to do things a little differently.  And now we do.  The launch of Space Shuttle Discovery this morning at 10:39 EDT from Cape Canaveral begins a re-supply mission to the International Space Station that will involve many hours of testing of new procedures and safety features on the shuttle system and in particular, a redesign of the External Tank (ET) and Orbiter.  All we can do is learn from our past mistakes and make sure they don't happen again.

You see, I believe that people where meant to always seek things outside themselves.  That is how God made us.  We have a desire to know Him better and to seek Him out.  Many people think that space is just exploration and has nothing to do with God.  But I disagree.  I think understanding God's creation is part of knowing Him.  So, I would give my life in an accident such as the past three well know missions (Apollo 1, Challenger, Columbia ), because each time, we learn more about space and what we need to change.  Plus, I wouldn't mind getting to Heaven a little early.

Ok, done preachin' ... for now.