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<blockquote data-quote="Jipster" data-source="post: 236155" data-attributes="member: 97"><p>FYI for those not in the know, a space programme of sorts is already in existence and initiatives in this area have been ongoing ever since that lady with a man's name took over our space initiatives at MOSTI - Datuk Mazlan ( I respect this lady despite her name <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> )</p><p> </p><p>Mainly our space stuff is focused on development of regs/laws, satellites etc. Nothing much really, all very modest... The astronut thing only came recently and wasnt supposed to be high impact in terms of money as it was to tap into an off set porgramme, the same way we had an off set programme when we bought the F/A18 Hornets from the US. FYI off sets are pretty common.... just a way to get additional value from what would be just a straighforward sale... y'know, get some tech transfer and stuff like that and they DONT have to be defence or arms related.</p><p> </p><p>Again, one has to start somewhere.... starting with 'a man in space' of course opens the obvious question of what for etc. but to me perhaps it was an OPPORTUNITY to do it for pretty darned cheap money (relatively) while at the same time get to:</p><p> </p><p>galvanise the rakyat as we face more challenging times ahead eg what will the next election bring? will the race thing continue to be an issue?</p><p> </p><p>motivate and inspire people to do extraordinary things in some way;</p><p> </p><p>establish much needed scientific links with more advanced countries - our involvement here have opened doors (not much but enough) with NASA and other agencies involved with the ISS - GOOD SCIENCE NEEDS COLLABORATION;</p><p> </p><p>The rest is up to you and me to MAKE IT HAPPEN otherwise.... wasted.</p><p> </p><p>Sometimes, the Government is the only guy who can do these things - has the money resources, porvides the necessary leadership etc.....</p><p> </p><p>Goevrnemnt will take you to the door and open it but it is up to you and me to go inside and make exciting things happen.... it as done so with the auto industry, the IT/multimedia industry, the electronics industry.... </p><p> </p><p>Moral of story? You and I need to do our bit too. SO QUIT BITCHIN' PEOPLE AND GET TO BLOODY WORK!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jipster, post: 236155, member: 97"] FYI for those not in the know, a space programme of sorts is already in existence and initiatives in this area have been ongoing ever since that lady with a man's name took over our space initiatives at MOSTI - Datuk Mazlan ( I respect this lady despite her name :) ) Mainly our space stuff is focused on development of regs/laws, satellites etc. Nothing much really, all very modest... The astronut thing only came recently and wasnt supposed to be high impact in terms of money as it was to tap into an off set porgramme, the same way we had an off set programme when we bought the F/A18 Hornets from the US. FYI off sets are pretty common.... just a way to get additional value from what would be just a straighforward sale... y'know, get some tech transfer and stuff like that and they DONT have to be defence or arms related. Again, one has to start somewhere.... starting with 'a man in space' of course opens the obvious question of what for etc. but to me perhaps it was an OPPORTUNITY to do it for pretty darned cheap money (relatively) while at the same time get to: galvanise the rakyat as we face more challenging times ahead eg what will the next election bring? will the race thing continue to be an issue? motivate and inspire people to do extraordinary things in some way; establish much needed scientific links with more advanced countries - our involvement here have opened doors (not much but enough) with NASA and other agencies involved with the ISS - GOOD SCIENCE NEEDS COLLABORATION; The rest is up to you and me to MAKE IT HAPPEN otherwise.... wasted. Sometimes, the Government is the only guy who can do these things - has the money resources, porvides the necessary leadership etc..... Goevrnemnt will take you to the door and open it but it is up to you and me to go inside and make exciting things happen.... it as done so with the auto industry, the IT/multimedia industry, the electronics industry.... Moral of story? You and I need to do our bit too. SO QUIT BITCHIN' PEOPLE AND GET TO BLOODY WORK!! [/QUOTE]
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