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.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

Let us hear from you, folks!

Aero-News Quote of the Day

"It's been almost 4 years since the U.S. has launched people into orbit. Some space experts say the current 'spaceflight gap' could go on for several more years. The fact is nobody knows for sure how long it will last. If you've ever wanted to be personally involved with a manned spaceflight program, this is your chance. Let's orbit SOONER than later!"

Source: Craig Russell, founder of SpaceOps, a 'grassroots' company is looking for investors to help it get a nascent commercial space program off the ground.

FMI: www.spaceoperationsinc.com, www.kickstarter.com/projects/spaceopsinc/eclipse-2-seat-orbital-spacecraft-first-step-simul?ref=category