We think this destabilizing move to put the arms race into space is not only expensive but a violation of existing treaties.

Space technology can and does fail. When you mix plutonium into the equation, we think you're asking for trouble. It's not theoretical. It's real.

We're a small organization with meager resources. They feel threatened by us? That tells us something.

Space technology can and does fail.

Space technology can and does fail on occasions. Our feeling is that as you escalate the number of these launches, sooner or later there's gonna be a tragic, tragic accident with this stuff.

The fact is, space technology can and does fail. And when you start using nuclear materials in increasing numbers, the odds of an accident increase.