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Space/Science » in reply to Some very good points

I need to add
Socrates II — (archived)

While you are correct about spaceships taking time to get ready and
launch, etc., there will always be the psychological factor of having
Earth nearby and visible in the sky for our lunar dwellers (and yes, I
know Earth is not visible everywhere from the Moon, but it is nearby
even though we are receding from each other at 5 feet per century).

I am sure for those who miss Earth the fact that it is just 3 days away
by spaceship will be a comfort, whereas Mars is months and maybe
several years away unless we come up with some amazing spaceship
propulsion system (or transporters). And I am willing to bet that a
lunar base/settlement will have at least one ship ready for launch in
the event of a serious emergency.

There, I had to say it. I feel better now.

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