So, 8 nuclear submarines, give or take? Or a couple dozen F-35s?

I'd say it's a better investment.

I know you're being facetious but the program to create the f35 was $55bn and that doesn't even get you a jet off the production line. And we've build jets for decades.

NASA must be doing outstanding work for what they get out of the money.

Virginia class! you could get 3 nuclear submarines.