14 Quotes by Jim Benson

If we are correct about our lunar mission cost estimates, our type of human mission could have 40 people visiting the moon for the cost of NASA's first mission,

Our motor performed flawlessly during that flight. But we beefed up the engine even more.

Our motor performed flawlessly during that flight, ... But we beefed up the engine even more.

We don't feel like we're giving up any long term oil and gas potential and also feel like we're helping clear the way for an important power plant.

We are not surprised by the significant cost savings that our study concludes can be achieved without sacrificing safety and mission support.

We have gone to the limits of what this system can do, which is way beyond the original design and requirements. That's really allowed us to squeeze every ounce of performance out of both systems, spacecraft and propulsion.

There has to be a way to shut off the motor. And we've done that in every flight, each one with more propellant than the last.

There has to be a way to shut off the motor, ... And we've done that in every flight, each one with more propellant than the last.

We could use a base of new ideas for using the money, and also options for setting up the (foundation). If we do it right and get a good sum together, hopefully we could just work off the interest in the future.