Re: We have so much to learn about Mars
"Surely we don't think seriously that six manned landings and a few landers and orbital probes have worn out the interesting things to do on a an area the size of Africa? "
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Nope, WE don't. But then we aren't representative of the public at large or the policy making powers in govt. Bummer, ain't it?
You've got the right idea. I think that a foray to the lunar poles with people is very helpful for Mars and not an unnecessary diversion as Zubes fears. We'll learn lots, science and space operations.