Its disapointing we haven't really done much to get people off earth for so long. When you look at the technology used in Apollo versus what's available now you'd have to think when we do get our act into gear we'll have the benefit of a whole lot more engingeering and IT know-how though. Everytime I find myself in a "won't happen in my lifetime mood" I think back on how much life has changed in the last 10-20 years. I hope we at least get out into the asteroids soon so we dont' have all our eggs in this wonderful basket (Earth)