Remember the opening lines of the original Star Trek where William Shatner says "Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. … to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before." That was 1966. Today, a company called Space X is making that a reality. It announced that next year it will begin sending private citizens into space in a one-week mission around the moon. That's fascinating and reflects a deep seated drive in mankind to explore, to learn and discover. The Psalmist says "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." May we always remember that in light of our accomplishments and discoveries, no matter how breathtaking they might be.  

Director, Commonwealth Policy Center