Sights are off the moon, and maybe put away for good.

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President Barack Obama's budget proposal eliminates funding for NASA's Constellation program, which aimed to return humans to the moon by 2020, along with the Ares I and Ares V rockets. Forum participants debate the value of human space exploration versus robotic missions, arguing that robotic exploration is more cost-effective and practical. Some participants advocate for the potential technological advancements from human missions, while others emphasize the need to prioritize Earth-based research and development over expensive space ventures.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of NASA's Constellation program and its objectives
  • Familiarity with the Ares I and Ares V rocket systems
  • Knowledge of robotic versus human space exploration methodologies
  • Awareness of the economic implications of space missions
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the technological advancements from previous manned missions, such as Apollo
  • Explore the benefits and limitations of robotic exploration in space
  • Investigate alternative propulsion technologies, such as VASIMIR and ion drives
  • Examine the economic impact of space exploration on Earth-based industries
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Aerospace engineers, space policy analysts, and anyone interested in the future of human space exploration and its implications for technology and economics.

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skippy1729 said:
Welcome to the third world.
Because NASA didn't get a budget? Welcome to Hyperbole World.
 

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