Wouldn't that be nice. Like in StarGate SG-1, where a lot of things in the military budget fronted for the US pax-americaning our galactic neighbourhood and bringing useful tech back.
Alas, I worry that the secret space program is merely the rare not-totally-worthless exception to the overall rule.
Alas, I worry that the secret space program is merely the rare not-totally-worthless exception to the overall rule.