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Ken Murphy — (archived)

Please read carefully. My point was not whether the Moon or Mars is the best spot for asteroid detection - my point was effectively summed up as follows:

<<It's not just about these things, or delta-V, or 16% vs. 38% g, or dust on Mars vs. dust on Moon, or forward/cross/back contamination.<br>
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It's about a comprehensive, realistic strategy for advancing our presence into space, one that adds value (and NOT necessarily just $ value) at each step of the way.>>

With regards to life precursors:

I believe that planetary systems developed prior to our particular Solar System. In fact, our Solar System is likely composed of the debris of past solar systems (that's where all of the heavier elements come from, right?). If there were previous solar systems there was likely prior life. I want to find one of the fossils thereof.

As to Mars life: What's the point in finding it? What is the value added other than satisfied curiosity? I have not heard any really compelling arguments, and therefore as a priority for the space program I believe it is trumped by the philosophy of planetary protection.

QED,
Ken

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