Scientist are aware that manned missions are much less efficient than robotic missions for conducting scienceTheyre not. Two scientists on mars for 2 weeks could do more science than all the robotic missions sent there to date.
What is the reason?
"attended by physicists. Apparently I was wrong."
I thought by its name and charter that this site might be attended by physicists. Apparently I was wrong.
"I think the Trump administration wants to do something big and bold
Moon is much nearer than Mars. If problems occure, politicans and scientists can react much faster.
smithpd1 -- Trump supporter and a climate science denier.
"This is an apologetic attempt at making an unrepentant confessed felony sex offender normal, or something more than normal."
For emergencies the Moon is - for all intents and purposes - as far away as Mars. No one is going to slap together a Moon rocket on a few hours (or days) notice to stage a rescue OP.
rderkis
Mar 12, 2017Like I said "America can't be great again unless we lead the world in science and technology."
President Trump is much better advised than me, so you can bet he knows it to.