Whatdifference does it make whether a countrysuch asCanada supports basicscience, as long as its industry is ready to benefitfrom the technological spin-offsofbasic science performed elsewhere?
What is more, in addition to its direct returns, NASP also will provide technological spin-offs of virtually incalculable value to other civilian and military applications.
With any endeavor that pushes innovation and technological progress, planning an interstellar journey will generate some inevitable spin-offs that may help us solve some of the most pressing issues of our time.