Monthly Archives: June 2016

Delusions of a Mars Colonist

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Paul Spudis

A perennial talking point promoted by the space media is the belief that to save humanity, we must make a beeline to Mars. Supposedly, Mars is so “Earth-like” that it is the natural second home for humanity in space, a … Continue reading →

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The Moon is Again Within Reach – Let’s Grab (and Hold On To) It

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Paul Spudis

Tomorrow is the 50th anniversary of the trailblazing robotic space mission to the Moon – Surveyor 1. With prophetic timing, a recent political development (along with various and sundry news reports and another anniversary) indicates a renewed interest in the … Continue reading →

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