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August 03, 2004

Moonbase

The Campblog argues we do not need an economic case for a return to the moon.

Let's go do it because we can. Let's do it because it would be supercool. Let's go do it because we're a species of explorers and inventors and innovators. Let's go do it because the planet could explode some day and we'll need a handful of humans to survive as the Moon gets thrown across the galaxies. Dammit, do we need another reason??

And then... I should add the Flea's endorsement of this project is conditional on all moonbase staff wearing late '70s jumpsuits and having feathered-hair and/or sideburns.

Posted by Ghost of a flea at August 3, 2004 08:27 AM

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The economic case is neccessary so that we'll actually make some adult use of the moon next time we go there instead of just playing golf then not going back for 30 years.

Posted by: Dave Munger at August 3, 2004 06:03 PM

My point was that the economic case being put forth seemed to fall short. What are the economics of investing in the - pardon the pun - astronomically expensive capital costs of a Lunar platinum mining operation if there's a strong possibility we'll use solar power by the end of the 21st century? Besides, the jumpsuits, the sideburns, 2000 yard drives off the tee!!

Posted by: Mike Campbell at August 4, 2004 07:30 AM

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