June 30

There is nothing in the Teachings about spaceships; and the Guardian does not feel this is a subject on which he can offer the friends any advice whatsoever. Indeed, to be frank, he is so busy with the work of the Cause that he seldom has time to devote much thought to speculation of this nature, however fascinating it may be. 
- Shoghi Effendi  (From a letter dated 15 February 1957 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to several believers; included in a Memorandum from the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice dated 6 August 1996)