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There was no mention of Moon bases and Men on Mars in his SOU address last night, or at least according to the review I listened to (BBC?).
Is this good news?
Is this good news?
Originally posted by Evo
I read that he was advised to drop it because his announcements of the proposed moon & Mars plans did not garner enough favorable reaction. It was all just an election year ploy.
Originally posted by Evo
I read that he was advised to drop it because his announcements of the proposed moon & Mars plans did not garner enough favorable reaction. It was all just an election year ploy.
YES, you did!Originally posted by Zantra
Gee, now didn't I say that on the first post about this, back when he first proposed it? Big Shocker...heheh
"Bush not so hot for Mars" refers to a statement made by President George W. Bush in 2004, where he announced his plans to send humans to Mars by 2020.
Bush believed that exploring Mars could lead to technological advancements and inspire future generations. He also saw it as a way to regain American prestige in the space race.
No, Bush's plans for Mars did not come to fruition. Although NASA did send robotic missions to Mars, there were no manned missions during his presidency.
Bush's plans for Mars faced challenges due to budget constraints and technical difficulties. Additionally, there were concerns about the safety and feasibility of sending humans to Mars in such a short timeframe.
Currently, NASA is working towards sending humans to Mars in the 2030s. The agency has been conducting research and developing new technologies to make this possible.