Oh God, I'm so relieved. Since the moon and mars will be ultimately
lost, we don't have to worry about them colliding with the Earth
anymore, and thus there is no need for us to go there at all to divert
them into safer orbits. We'll save a bundle of money, and all our space

assets and resources can then be directed to asteroids on near term
collision courses with the Earth.

so you think its good that the beancounters have begun picking the low
hanging fruit? maybe you didnt understand? first they cut the obvious,
before you know it the new shuttle replacement program will be little
other than a ISS taxi service. the moon mars plan will be delayed
indefinetely...

ultimately the US space program is going to go no where but maybe
round and round.