This isn't tracking tanks in the desert, Larry, (and while I hope you have improved, you folks were not all that hot at that a few years back), and it isn't detecting launches.

Your complete failure to mention the hazard arising from comet impact is prima facie evidence that you do not know wshat you are talking about. I know you aren't interested in dealing with this hazard, and would rather engage in a vain attempt to interest the general publid in manned light ot Mars. And speaking of dogs that won't hunt, that's one of them. The public is not interested in funding your private fantasy. You want money for it, you pay for it.

Anyone else wanting a detailed analysis of the problem can review Dr. Mazanek's studies.

stick to tanks
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