[RadioAstronomer]

As far as exploration and expanding horizons goes, with our current technology, telescopes are unbeatable and unmanned probes are a distant second.

Since I have worked with both, I have to agree with you. However, putting telescopes on the far side of the moon will accomplish multiple objectives. Better reception and viewing, gets us back to the moon (including the required infrastructure), and will ensure the development of new technologies.

[Scully]

gets us back to the moon (including the required infrastructure), and will ensure the development of new technologies.

I agree. We badly need experience close-to-home before pushing out to Mars...or anywhere else for that matter.