So very few television shows can do that. So very few have even attempted to do so. THE CAPE accomplished it hands down. As we move into the next century, the commercialization of space, the Space Station expansion and a return to the moon will be on the drawing board. Youth are the future of space and thus need to be exposed to programming that will stir the imagination and fire the creativity that will see that youngster one day touch the dusty face of Mars.
TV is the cornerstone.
In recent years they have spurred renewed interest in the space program. Space is the future. Our commercial future lies in space - manufacturing, tourism, and exploration. To dream the dream is the goal. Television should not only reflect society, but the possibilities that lie ahead.