Two kick start the space race?

Question

insted of these big aircraft carriers should briton start looking towards the stars and have our own space shuttle.

Answer 1

The Falkands, Sierra Leone and the continuing troubles in the Gulf and Middle East show that aircraft carriers are not just luxuries but necessities.

Europe is developing its own space shuttle, or rather its own manned space craft. Hopefully we will have the vision to be a contributor to it.

Answer 2

Ever heard of the Skylon (see link)? It is an updated design taking over where the HOTOL left off.

The problem is that no one seems willing to finance it.

Are you?

Answer 3

Neither. Put the money into the NHS.

Answer 4

Uhhh, the space race ended in1969 when the USA landed two men on the moon. There's still the occasional skirmish, but it's effectively over.