I happen to share TexanAvenger and Temporary User's enthusiasm but I think I will be saying "Very funny Scottie, now beam down my pants!" Amonkie, I am with you! This is excellent stuff that will finally propel us into the unknown.
On a related topic as to getting us out there, here is a thread in Tilted Knowledge about up coming means of space travel.
http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=85002
This is sweet stuff.