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getagrip_already

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9. The goal wasnt to bring it back, it was for colonization

Reply to DFW (Reply #4)

Fri Jul 19, 2024, 09:50 AM

Jul 2024

Any colony or long term research station would need a source of air and water.

Ice could provide both, as well as hydrogen for fuel.

China is also searching for ice, and has plans to try to claim the entire moon for itself. Why? Reasons.

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WTF? Faux pas Jul 2024 #1

Ughhh, spoken like a true believer.... getagrip_already Jul 2024 #3

I find it quite disheartening Faux pas Jul 2024 #5

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Science is not a word used in the presence of maga.... getagrip_already Jul 2024 #2

That doesn't sound like it was well thought-out DFW Jul 2024 #4

The goal wasnt to bring it back, it was for colonization getagrip_already Jul 2024 #9

Colonization would make senae DFW Jul 2024 #10

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It's doubtful natural born humans will ever have a significant presence in space. hunter Jul 2024 #11