end of the space age we are not at the end of the space age but only at the end of its beginning that space exploration is no longer a driver for technical innovation or a focus of american cultural attention is certainly debatable however technical developments in other quarters will always be examined for possible applications in the space area and we can look forward to many innovations that might enhance the capabilities and lower the cost of future space operations the dream is alive and well jeff bytof member technical staff institute for remote exploration
