Earth-Sized Worlds

[Weltall]

Actually, would the money not be best channeled into particle physics projects, so scientists can explore methods to circumvent the light-speed barrier? 'Cuz, if they could do that, and it can exist on the macro level, then we take a huge leap across almost all of the major obstacles impeding space colonization.

The space program, as it currently exists, is worthless for ever going to all those other planets, because with current propulsion methods, even the closest candidates would take centuries to reach. And, if faster-than-light travel is not possible, you better hope the Transhumanists are right, because otherwise, you're never going to see another Earth-like planet no matter what.