what to do with the space shuttles

the judge, removing his
glasses, sits sternly
on the bench with a
grim face and says
pointing to those
accused
and found guilty of
horrible and unforgivable
crimes against
humanity the good news.
you are now all
astronauts, he says.
you will be
leaving the planet
earth tomorrow morning.
rest up. free tang and
power bars for all. it's a
one way trip, so say
your farewells, and don't
forget to wave
as you pass mercury
into the sun.