So these people have a problem with this small amount of plutonium being launched into space. Do you think this little amount of radiation will add to the background radiation in our universe? Let's see here. A small amount of plutonium which humans can contain or the Sun? Hmmmmm? Which gives off more radiation? I don't think we need a science class to figure this one out. Now don't get me wrong. There is a risk that we humans can be harmed by this plutonium if the rocket launching the probe crashes. Sure we could blow up part of an island with such a chunk. Yet, it takes a little more than a rocket crash to ignite such an explosion. The residual radiation can cause some trouble to us, but I don't think we will see much trouble in space. Humans cannot live in space without protection from the radiation out there. The lack of air also causes some problems, too, but do we care about that? On that note, let's be more realistic and open-minded about reaching out and exploring our own home, our universe. To use the tools we have and know they are available to us. Also a little education might help. Oh, about the sun being satellite killer, could it be "nukes"? |