![“For large numbers of people around the world, the Apollo landings on the moon are the pinnacle of human achievement and an iconic moment in human history. Many of today’s pioneers in science and technology grew up during Apollo, and were profoundly influenced by the event. And many regret that similar things are not still being done today. We should go back, they say. It will inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, it is economically useful and will support humanity’s inevitable migration into the universe.”“Others wonder whether it is such a good idea for governments to spend so much public money on returning a few people to the moon when there are so many more important earthly concerns such as the environment or the economy. They also wonder whether it is the government’s business to support the extension of human civilisation beyond the Earth. They argue that NASA, America’s space agency, has a poor record in developing big missions at a reasonable cost, and that the private sector will get there given the right economic incentives.”Lol! Oh US Congress! Why are you even debating the point (don’t answer, I know it’s your job)? The answer is quite obvious. You must not only go back to the moon, you must bring a big party along. The more the merrier. I drop by Tranquility base every few weeks just to get away from the noise and bother of [security: details omitted] so you see, it’s quite a good idea. Here’s an image of me in my weekend space suit waving back.
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“For large numbers of people around the world, the Apollo landings on the moon are the pinnacle of human achievement and an iconic moment in human history. Many of today’s pioneers in science and technology grew up during Apollo, and were profoundly influenced by the event. And many regret that similar things are not still being done today. We should go back, they say. It will inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, it is economically useful and will support humanity’s inevitable migration into the universe.”
“Others wonder whether it is such a good idea for governments to spend so much public money on returning a few people to the moon when there are so many more important earthly concerns such as the environment or the economy. They also wonder whether it is the government’s business to support the extension of human civilisation beyond the Earth. They argue that NASA, America’s space agency, has a poor record in developing big missions at a reasonable cost, and that the private sector will get there given the right economic incentives.”
Lol! Oh US Congress! Why are you even debating the point (don’t answer, I know it’s your job)? The answer is quite obvious. You must not only go back to the moon, you must bring a big party along. The more the merrier. I drop by Tranquility base every few weeks just to get away from the noise and bother of [security: details omitted] so you see, it’s quite a good idea.
Here’s an image of me in my weekend space suit waving back.
