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Marsby — 2/22/2009 4:31:56 PM (archived)

It's not just a matter of cost either. There are impact threats beyond our ability to mitigate with existing launch technology. Higher launch capacity means a greater degree of protection for the home planet.

Regards,
Mark

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SpaceX founder dreams of colonizing Mars - Marsby - 2/9/2009 4:46:40 AM
- re: SpaceX founder dreams of colonizing Mars - gbaikie - 2/19/2009 2:14:26 AM
- You left out the Moon again (n/t) - E.P. - 2/9/2009 5:10:54 PM
- There's a big difference between Musk and Zubrin - E.P. - 2/9/2009 4:33:04 PM
  - You're Not An Engineer So Stop Pretending You Have A Clue About Engineering - Marsby - 2/10/2009 12:19:57 AM
    - Evading the evidence, and throw in a personal attack - E.P. - 2/11/2009 8:34:24 PM
      - Just The Facts - Marsby - 2/12/2009 12:50:42 AM
        
        Just The Facts - E.P. - 2/13/2009 9:11:56 PM
        
        Do You Ever Bother To Get Facts Straight? - Marsby - 2/18/2009 4:10:56 PM
        
        On this one, yeah - E.P. - 2/18/2009 6:44:09 PM
        
        Let's See If Taking It one Item At a Time Will be Simple Enough For You - Marsby - 2/19/2009 4:01:46 AM
        
        Let's See If Taking It one Item At a Time Will be Simple Enough For You - E.P. - 2/20/2009 10:59:36 PM
        
        Two Legitimate Issues - Marsby - 2/21/2009 5:42:30 PM
        
        re: Two Legitimate Issues - E.P. - 2/23/2009 5:18:06 PM
        
        The Challenge Stands - Marsby - 2/23/2009 9:49:51 PM
        
        [OK, Guys, simmer down] - Moderator Nick - 2/19/2009 7:44:36 AM
        
        Boundaries - Marsby - 2/19/2009 6:27:48 PM
        
        Yeah, provide me with those quotes and outside links - E.P. - 2/20/2009 10:28:20 PM
        
        Short Term Goals Do Not Disprove Long Term Ones - Marsby - 2/21/2009 5:59:38 PM
        
        Surely Cheaper to Mars means Cheaper Asteroid defences - Adam - 2/22/2009 9:39:31 AM
        
        Obviously - Marsby - 2/22/2009 4:31:56 PM
        
        Remarkable: it only took 10 years for you to understand this - E.P. - 2/23/2009 5:20:50 PM
        
        I've Been Saying This All Along & You Still Don't Get It - Marsby - 2/23/2009 9:33:45 PM
        
        Real safety... - Adam - 2/24/2009 10:10:39 AM
        
        Direct & Semi-Direct Only For Exploration - Marsby - 2/24/2009 3:03:56 PM
        
        Is your Colony really necessary? - Adam - 2/25/2009 10:47:57 AM
        
        Depends On What You Mean By Necessary - Marsby - 2/25/2009 4:06:31 PM
        
        On The Other Hand - Marsby - 2/25/2009 4:11:01 PM
        
        NEO colonies should be where we go next - Socrates II - 2/25/2009 2:12:55 PM
        
        I Doubt That Very Much - Marsby - 2/25/2009 3:51:28 PM

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