Why haven't we gone back to the moon?

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The discussion centers on the reasons for not returning to the moon, highlighting funding as the primary obstacle. Participants argue that while there are scientific benefits to lunar exploration, the costs associated with manned missions outweigh the potential gains compared to unmanned missions. The conversation also touches on the technological challenges of establishing a self-sustaining base on the moon, including energy and resource management issues. Additionally, the geopolitical context is mentioned, with countries like China advancing their lunar ambitions. Overall, the consensus is that while there are compelling reasons to return to the moon, practical and financial limitations hinder such endeavors.
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Because we have not only the moon...there are many other planets to explore...like mars, for example, and so on..
 
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Damo ET said:
What happened to the days when 'our' celebrities were people like Einstein?

Remember that back in those days we didn't have movies, TV, radio, the internet, and other ways of getting information out. The only people who became famous were those who did something that made the newspapers, such as scientists, politicians, and sports stars.
 

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