Thank god for the UN

[Buddahaid]

Originally Posted by Oberon

No doubt there will be an argument between the US and China over who'll get to mine the asteroid.

EDIT: In all seriousness though, it's about time something like this was set up in order to co-ordinate the worlds military and space forces to combat a potential NEO threat and since the UN is probably the only major global co-ordinating force it makes sense to route it through the UN rather than set up another body to deal with it. So long as they don't use North Korean launch vehicles then we should be alright...

I'd vote for this company as the vehicle provider in spite of a Republican effort to discredit them in favor of old money.
http://www.spacex.com/

[Oberon]

Originally Posted by Buddahaid

I'd vote for this company as the vehicle provider in spite of a Republican effort to discredit them in favor of old money.
http://www.spacex.com/

They are certainly going places. I have high hopes for them, they may be our key to getting a man on Mars in this century.

[Jimbuna]

Simply call Harry Stamper



http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120591/

[Dread Knot]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Simply call Harry Stamper



http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120591/

With the lucklessness of our species, we'll be fortunate to get "Rockhound" Steve Buscemi.