Eugene Griessel wrote:
"Rick Evans" wrote:

Shouldn't they have to explain the purpose of this
$100 billion Moondoggle besides 'The purpose of the
Moon base is to have a Moon base'?


It, apparently, will be a sort of "proof-of-concept" for bases on
Mars. At least that's how I see: "The habitat will function as a
testbed for technologies that will be needed for future travel to Mars
and beyond".

And why do we want to go to Mars? Don't get me wrong, I think it would
be cool and all, but it wouldn't be of any significant scientific value,
and it would be a major drain on real research as well as the economy in
general. The "Lets go to the Moon" distraction has done its political
duty for W. Lets not get suckered by it, and move on.


Shawn