BBC News - Obama sets Mars goal for America"By 2025, we expect new spacecraft designed for long journeys to allow us to begin the first ever crew missions beyond the Moon into deep space," he told his audience. "So, we'll start by sending astronauts to an asteroid for the first time in history."
And then he added: "By the mid-2030s, I believe we can send humans to orbit Mars and return them safely to Earth, and a landing on Mars will follow."
Yes! But is it a sound financial choice?
"For pennies on the dollar, the space programme has fuelled jobs and entire industries. For pennies on the dollar, the space programme has improved our lives, advanced our society, strengthened our economy and inspired generations of Americans. And I have no doubt that Nasa can continue to fill this role."
Good enough. Let's get to it.
2 comments:
I have always believed that space travel should be a priority. It's in our nature and the scientific benefits are priceless.
Seriously dudes, those aren't Martian babes and you know it. They don't work at NASA either. No tie in. What gives?
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