The Moon landings were so successful they became boring. Liberals whined about how the money could be better spent here. Rather than an advanced civilization expanding into space we got the Welfare State instead.
They are landing where the Sun literally never shines, the Lunar poles. This is because water ice has been detected there. That ice not only helps any permanent base , it also makes for the ultimate gas station. Water can be split into Hydrogen and Oxygen which can then be used as rocket fuel. It is the prime spot from where the rest of the Solar System can be exploited. If America does not get there first China will .
The Moon landings were so successful they became boring. Liberals whined about how the money could be better spent here. Rather than an advanced civilization expanding into space we got the Welfare State instead.
Thee are not that many sites on the moon that are ideal for establishing a base of operations
Getting there first means the US can stake out the prime locations
Take a close look at a full moon. You should notice that it is a complete circle, meaning the sun illuminates one complete side.