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Originally Posted by renormalised
True, but if they're right in their predictions, we won't be going to Mars until the next window arrives (around 2071). Like I said earlier in this thread, most of us here probably won't be around to see it happen. If it happens that late into the century. If it happens between 2010-15 and 2050, then quite a few of us should still be around. I hope to be  |
Well, that's the pessimistic view but is an if -
if we miss the opportunity in the upcoming window
then we'll have to wait until 2071 for the next chance, but it could be done this time round, by 2025. But what if everyone gets an onslaught of 'ebullience' and an attempt in the next window is successful? To my eye it seems that we haven't wasted the last 40 years by not returning to the moon. There has been a lot work gone into dealing with the problems of living in space and without this foundation the longer hop to Mars would be that much harder and more dangerous. I'm taking the optimsitic view in this case. I wont be surprised if we do make it Mars this time round. And if it turns out the next big thing is not Mars, its still going to be a fascinating time to be living in! I'm looking forward to the ride, no matter what the project is, Moon or Mars.
