I dunno zach.
From what i've read, ares is looking good. Ultimately we just won't know until its tested.
I'll always try look for a positive though. If funding is cut, it might force nasa to look at streamlining spending, I understand they waste a LOT of money. So from that perspective, it needs a lot of work and this cut could be the start of a more efficient nasa.
As for the newer tech, i was under the impression JPL had their hands in on most of it, even including the solar sails? I'll happily stand corrected, but I thought they were heavily involved there.
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