Space Exploration

Fifty years ago today, the Soviet Union stunned the world by orbiting a space satellite, Sputnik.

In 1957, Americans felt that we might lose the Cold War if the Russians could gain the "high frontier" of outer space. Fortunately, our political system rose to the challenge, providing the world with a lesson in the power of good leadership and mobilization in a free society.

Unfortunately, we are seeing little of that "can do" spirit today. And these techno-failures are hurting us here… more

James P. Pinkerton worked in the White House under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. Since leaving government in 1993, he has been a columnist for Newsday, a contributor to the Fox News Channel, and a regular on Fox’s Newswatch show. He has also been a member of… more

Why is it that the popular imagination flies so high, while the political imagination just creeps along? TV, movies and video games bubble with enthusiasm for space exploration, but politicians, including the… more