Honestly, the history of mankind's space programs just makes me sad.
Honestly, the history of mankind's space programs just makes me sad.
Why's that?
Why's that?
Mostly because it seems to be going backwards.
Half a century ago, humans walked on another world.
These days, our "space program" consists of a glorified RC-car operation and the equivalent of splashing around six feet from shore and calling ourselves Columbus.
Mostly because it seems to be going backwards.
Half a century ago, humans walked on another world.
These days, our "space program" consists of a glorified RC-car operation and the equivalent of splashing around six feet from shore and calling ourselves Columbus.
This is true. But manned spaceflight is more of a show thing, while robotics do real science. So there's something to be said for both.
This is true. But manned spaceflight is more of a show thing, while robotics do real science. So there's something to be said for both.
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