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That debate is about COLONIZING the Moon or Mars

E.P. Grondine — 1/29/2002 8:52:57 PM (archived)

and not about using the Moon to base a man tended observatory.

EP

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At least someone is debating where to go: Luna or Mars? - ebnelson - 1/28/2002 11:08:17 AM
- That debate is about COLONIZING the Moon or Mars - E.P. Grondine - 1/29/2002 8:52:57 PM
  - Re: In such a venture . . . - D. Spires - 1/29/2002 2:27:41 PM
    - The problem is protecting the Earth, not settling Mars or the Moon - E.P. Grondine - 1/29/2002 7:45:25 PM
- The question is: Will Dubya make any mention of "space programs" in his S.O.T.U.A., tonight? [n/t] (n/t) - Jacob Samorodin - 1/29/2002 3:47:32 PM
  - Follow-up with link - Larry J - 1/29/2002 6:04:40 PM
  - Re: The question is: Will Dubya make any mention of - Jeff F. - 1/29/2002 5:26:20 PM
  - Doubtful - Larry J - 1/29/2002 4:05:43 PM
- Bacteria, Lichen and Moss may not cut it. - Robvg - 1/28/2002 3:00:35 PM
  - I think the question is whether or not Mars has enough atmospheric nitrogen to support life..? - Neophyte - 1/28/2002 5:48:04 PM
    - Re: If not, asteroid/comet research and mining comes readily to mind . . . (n/t) (n/t) - D. Spires - 1/29/2002 2:31:29 PM
    - Re: I think the question is whether or not Mars has enough atmospheric nitrogen to support life..? - RobVG - 1/29/2002 9:04:40 AM

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