In 2004 Bush re-instituted lunar exploration as the primarary goal of NASA, partially because of the advanced programs of China, the EU, and India. The resources on the moon are a potential energy source for the next millenia.The cost is estimated at 100 billion dollars. Heium3, which emits hardly any neutrons during the fusion process, rendering it almost harmless to the containment grids, is abundant on the moon, according to samples from the Apollo missions. These samples were given to other nations as a good will gesture during the 1970's.Is there a new space race for the moon now, and is it essential for the US to use our past expertise at getting to the moon to ensure we capture the untold benefits of this limitless energy source?
2007-12-11
14:45:36
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