What are your views on the future of Space Exploration

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SUMMARY

The forum discussion centers on the future of space exploration, emphasizing the need for manned missions to the Moon and Mars as a means to drive technological innovation and ensure humanity's survival. Participants argue for the re-engineering of Apollo and Saturn V designs to current technology and the development of advanced propulsion systems to shorten travel times. The conversation highlights the challenges of food production in space and the potential for unlimited resources from asteroids and planets, while also debating the merits of manned versus unmanned missions.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of space exploration concepts, including manned and unmanned missions.
  • Familiarity with propulsion systems and their impact on travel times.
  • Knowledge of agricultural challenges in extraterrestrial environments.
  • Awareness of the technological advancements stemming from space exploration.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research advancements in propulsion technology for reducing travel time to Mars.
  • Explore agricultural technologies suitable for Mars missions, including efficient photosynthesis cycles.
  • Investigate the economic feasibility of mining asteroids and other celestial bodies.
  • Study the historical impact of Apollo and Saturn V missions on current space technology.
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Aerospace engineers, space policy analysts, students interested in space exploration, and anyone involved in the development of space technologies will benefit from this discussion.

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Social Security is a topic for another thread. Suffice to say the previous poster stated that he thought NASA is a waste of money, I tried to put it in perspective in terms of the total federal budget and what much larger sums of money are spent on.

I do stand by my statement that NASA's budget is money well spent compared to many other government programs.
 

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