2006-09-23 08:58:51 · 10 answers · asked by mrblue_1986 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Yes, definitely.
NASA is currently working on contracting out the work for the new Ares rockets. These are the new Saturn V's and will be capable of taking more payload to the Moon.
I currently work on the first stage of Ares I for a NASA contractor, along with the Shuttle which will be phased out in 2010. There is still so much to be gained by going to the Moon. Last time we were there was politically driven and was for posterity's sake. Now, we are going back for pure science. The Ares program will be our first step towards Mars.
The new Moon missions will focus on learning as much as we can about habitat technologies, long-term stay, and the effects of reduced gravity on the human body for lengths of time longer than a year or more. New life support systems, farming technologies, and transport technologies are the biggest hurdles we must overcome if we are to send men (and women) to Mars. Money will also be a deciding factor as the government continually cuts NASA's budget for less important reasons.
I believe the next series of Moon missions will bring about a great era of cooperative efforts between many countries, and will greatly advance our understanding of the wonders of space. If people just looked up, brought that kid out of them again, and wondered; the world would be a much happier place.
2006-09-23 10:11:38 · answer #1 · answered by AresIV 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-09-23 09:40:33 · answer #2 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
been there,done it,brought back some rocks.naa,the moon's pretty dusty and dull.explore new planets,see whats cool in our intergalactic neighborhood.gotta be something more exciting than the moon!(maybe theres a mall on one of jupiters moons-ya never know!!!)
2006-09-23 09:08:28 · answer #3 · answered by Lyn K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the discovery of ice there, I say ,Yes. Ice means water and oxygen. This also means colonization of humans.
2006-09-23 09:07:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely not it cost too much money we have to many problems on earth to be trotting off to the moon and mars
2006-09-23 09:07:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. We should go straight for Mars and do that with genuine international energy.
2006-09-23 09:00:43 · answer #6 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Eventually, but there is more to be gained by robotic study.
2006-09-23 09:01:22 · answer #7 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
their planning to do that in 2020.
2006-09-23 10:08:06 · answer #8 · answered by That one guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah that be nice. But we have to get to Mars.
2006-09-23 09:15:43 · answer #9 · answered by what 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about all the politicians, instead, mr blue?
2006-09-23 16:23:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋