> Space Station that lasts 25 years

A small station, hosting a small number of people, orbiting very close to the surface of the Earth.

> 3,000 satellites providing Internet Service

…very close to the surface of the Earth.

> Mars rovers that run for 10+ years

On the closest planet to Earth that our equipment can survive on. Notably, we have nothing but melted slag on Venus.

> Flying helicopters on Mars

On the closest planet to Earth that our equipment can survive on.

I don’t mean to detract from the achievements of our space programs. But we have to be realistic: we’re exploring the easiest bits of our local neighborhood, that’s all.