Dr. O wrote:
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USA Today (Oberg): "Think outside moon-Mars box: Maybe visit asteroid"


Asteroid? That'll never happen. A moon has much more clout than some rock
flying through space, even if it's more challenging. It's a psychological
kind of thing.



Asteroid impact is a threat. This has some psychological leverage.

The asteroids also have better mineral resources. The ones I find most
interesting are possible volatiles: water, ammonia, & hydrocarbons.

The man on the street may be impressed that there are metallic
asteroids with high grade iron, nickel, copper, silver, gold and
platinum ore.

An effective asteroid sales pitch could be made to the public.

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Hop David
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