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The impact numbers are what they are

E.P. — 7/9/2008 9:48:00 PM (archived)

the detection systems cost what they cost.

That said, you're right about the coherence of NEO detection with manned Mars flight.

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Update & Preview on Space Elevator Games & Lunar Lander Prize - phil - 6/25/2008 7:04:11 PM
- FIXED LINK re: Update & Preview on Space Elevator Games & Lunar Lander Prize - phil - 6/25/2008 7:06:47 PM
  - Let's turn Mars over to the private sector - E.P. - 6/25/2008 7:52:56 PM
    - I agree - Marsby - 7/9/2008 4:32:09 AM
      - Talking the Talk, but not Walking the Walk - E.P. - 7/9/2008 9:45:42 PM
    - And NEO detection & interdiction to the DOD - phil - 6/25/2008 9:15:55 PM
      - let's keep DOD focused on 'defense" - E.P. - 6/30/2008 11:44:45 PM
        
        re: let's keep NASA focused on 'space" - Nick Hoffman - 7/1/2008 1:54:11 AM
        
        The impact numbers are what they are - E.P. - 7/9/2008 9:48:00 PM
        
        But he's so cute when he goes all Yosemite Sam. (n/t) - alcaray - 7/1/2008 2:30:43 AM

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