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Comments (2)
Been where? Done what?... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Michael Demmons | January 14, 2004 5:31 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Been where? Done what?
It's almost like saying you've gone to Africa, explored a small town, and saying:
Africa? Been there. Done that.
The moon? We've been there. But we've done very little.
1. Posted by Michael Demmons | January 14, 2004 5:31 PM |
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Posted on January 14, 2004 17:31
2. Posted by Misanthropyst | January 14, 2004 8:16 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Yes, that does appear a bit short sighted. A permanent moonbase could produce energy in the form of the Artemis Project, or as a source of solar energy.
The low gravity, lack of atmosphere and the far side being always turned away from the earth could provide for some huge optical astronomical tools.
And superconducting magnetic rail guns could provide interesting launch vehicles for solar system exploration.
The point is to keep an open mind.
2. Posted by Misanthropyst | January 14, 2004 8:16 PM |
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Posted on January 14, 2004 20:16