To Mars . . . and beyond

The Washington Times ^ | January 19, 2004 | Donald Lambro

[Rudder]

The relative boost to rocket epscape velocity obtained by the Moon's greatly diminished gravity will revolutionize space travel. We will then be able to go anywhere with only the limitations being crew life support. And that is solvable if the vessels provide for successive generations on board.

[BobS]

Mercury has too much radiation and heat. It's easier to warm things up than cool things down.

[qam1]

Not at the poles where there is Ice

[Dead Dog]

If were going to do that we may as well go to Mars. We will have had a decade of playing with the Station by the time we end our commitment and move on. In 1988, Regan's Station was a good idea, we've been their and half a$$ done that. We don't need to start over, just correct ourselves and continue.