Two private astronauts took a spacewalk Thursday morning—yes, it was historic
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Polaris Dawn takes to the skies, setting the stage for a daring private spacewalk
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This time is so frustrating. There really isn't any malice or sabotage happening that I am know of, and the system seems to be working well in that the rules enacted to protect human life, property, AND the environment are being followed. But the bureaucracy is so stifling. It's almost comical (in a tragic way) how even a national priority as high as a return to the moon cannot move ahead despite the obvious benefits of doing so.