On 10/10/2020 5:24 AM, wrote:


---OK. But it is still worthwhile scientific research
---to keep a watch on these, and many other objects in space.

---We should make progress on exploring Mars, Europa, Enceladus,
---and Titan. We need to have goals that include human
---occupation.

Since there's not the slightest chance of ever reaching these habitable planets, why pretend and waste resources that could be used for other achievable goals ? !

The standard refrain is:
that money spent on research is always good.
(It is certainly good for the scientists thus employed!
Although, they often appear ungrateful.)
Improved knowledge pays off with many new developments
that help our lives.

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