Posted on 05/22/2009 7:49:41 PM PDT by KevinDavis
Lets try it again.. I still stand that Humans can do a superior job than robots when it comes to space exploration.
Maybe so, but robots are better at followinglowinglowinging instructructructDESTRUCT!
I imagine these discussions get heated? Okay, I will weigh in.
I believe that there is intrinsic value in the human presence. I believe in the human need to explore, and let’s face it...sitting at a computer and seeing what a robot sees is nice, but a human is indispensable.
Robots do have a place. But I think the human presence is vital.
Because I’m a Human...:)
Me too. But just barely...
Think this landing will get wx-canx too. Tomorrow not a good wx day at KSC.
LOL...
Do you have a link to back that up...
I heartily agree Kevin. I appreciate seeing that on the forum. Thank you.
I still stand that Humans can do a superior job than robots when it comes to space exploration.I wonder if a robot wrote *that* sentence. ;')
Robots are ok, but they miss one element.. The ability to think outside of the box which I hope it stays that way..
There are far to many problems to be overcome to send humans on extended missions. The main problem is cosmic radiation, not to mention length of mission, micrometeorites, weight concerns (supplies) and such.
The robotics of today and even the foreseeable future will never compare to human exploration. But I belive that robots are the way to go.
Mankind may set foot on Mars, and that is a huculean feat to say the least. But no way can humans do much more than that for at least 50 years. Robots not only can, but ARE doing these types of things far more cheaply, and with less risk.
I think you are wrong we will overcome dangers in less than 50 years.. I think we will be on Mars in the 2020’s..
Does that include Mars?
I believe you push the envelope as hard as you can, and that’s how you shine. Sending remote toys around the solar system is nice, but it’s no substitute for the real deal.
IMO< the remotes thrill the Democrats. They didn’t want us spending any money on space from the get-go, and seeing the Babel effect (confusion) instilled in the space program, must have really pleased them.
I’ll bet it didn’t surpass their glee about us calling our space station, the International Space Station though.
We're on the verge of our entire space program being cancelled by the Democrats. If ACORN keeps Ø in power for two terms, we won't even have a space program by the time the next president takes office in 2017.
By 2020, Congress might get around to debating how to restart the space program.
Of course, there may be nowhere to go. China and Russia (and probably Iran and even Botswana) will have staked claims to all the other real estate in our solar system.
Though I do hope your prediction is the correct one.
Don't let NOMAD hear you say that.
Yes, because then there are no heroes.
or VeeGer.
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