Jim Colyer Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 NASA will return to the moon by 2020 and build a permanent base by 2024. The base will be at the moon's south pole because it is sunlit three-quarters of the time. Solar energy can be used. The plan is for crews to eventually stay on the moon for periods of 6 months. It will be an international effort, with Europe, Russia and Japan. The mission goal is to set the stage for going to Mars. In 1980, I thought we would be on Mars in my lifetime. It will probably not happen. Space exploration is long term. It involves the whole human species. It may be the 22nd century before men walk on Mars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Rose Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 This to me is so wonderful. I hope they make it in my lifetime. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Colyer Posted January 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Mars is a long way from earth. Mistakes will be made along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Rose Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 I gal can dream or maybe just maybe um stop watching Star Trek etc..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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