Do you look forward to seeing people walking on the Moon again soon?

Question

When we go BACK to the moon again in the near future, everyone on Earth will be able to watch on TV, as people again walk on the surface of the Moon. Do you realize just how "cool" that is? Do you look forward to watching it happen with your own eyes. (In case you missed it in the late 60's and early 70's) NOTE : If you are part of the delusional minority that thinks we were "never actually there"...Please don't bother answering this question. WE WERE...and will be going back again relatively soon.

Answer 1

I am more than looking forward to seeing history in the making (By history, I am talking about our first steps in going to Mars, as we obviously have landed on the Moon before). And work is progressing much quicker than some may think...

The Ares rocket system has been pushed back a few years due to budget short-comings, however, if I had to guess we will be back on the Moon no later than 2025.

Addendum: I love how sure some of these answerers are that we never landed on the Moon. Where they got their ridiculous ideas from I don't know, but how dare you undermine one of mankind's greatest achievements just because you are too gulllible to think for yourselves. Man has been and will be going back to the Moon, of that I can be sure. And when the landings are broadcast back in HD for all the world to see, we may finally get some relief from the small, meager minds that think up these ludicrous conspiracy theories.

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds" - Einstein

Answer 2

Yes, with some ambivalence.

I think the moon is a far more realistic target than Mars. If they do find water on the moon, then a habitable base is a feasibility. Having the chance to see some of those science fiction stories from my youth become a reality is exciting. I don't think we should go back at the expense of the unmanned space science programs though.

But there are also a lot of good reasons to spend much of the money it would take to return to the moon right here on earth. Health care and education could use a lot better funding in my books. Alternative energy also needs a big boost, not the least of which should be cleaner/safer nuclear power.

As for manned exploration of Mars -- I'd say forget it for now. It's too far, too risky, and too expensive. We can't even make an orbiting space station work right as yet!

Answer 3

To a certain extent, yes. I was born a year after the "Eagle" LM of Apollo 11 touched down in the Sea of Tranquillity. While later Apollo missions came after I was born, I was far too young to have any memory of them.

While a return to the Moon would be a major stepping stone in mankind's eventual expansion into the frontiers of space, I do concern myself with the nature of such a mission. At least according to the profile of Project Constellation, the rationale for the lunar return is for a permanent presence there, and I would support that. However, if it turns out to be a daredevil mission that the Apollo programme pushed, where it was more about national prestige than the advancement of humanity or science, then I would question that reasoning.

Hopefully a functional NASA will be in existence to actually carry forth the project in lieu of being a government boondoggle for aerospace companies. While we did rush very quickly to the Moon with the Apollo Project, at least NASA had a purpose, something that's been lacking for over three decades. A return to the Moon, for the right reasons, would be something that I very much would look forward to.

Answer 4

My father worked with the Mercury Project, so since I was a child, I got to see the Space Capsules up close. I remember some of what the heat shields were all about. How some burned up during re-entry to Earth's atmosphere, and I want too look for those old pictures now.

I use to get excited about space, the Lunar Landings, and my husband was on one of the US Navy Ships, that awaited for the slash down to pick up the astronauts.

Now, unfortunately, I think that the purpose for going back will be maybe out of greed, mining and contaminating not just the Moon, but I fear there is a possibility of contaminating Earth with something. I can not put my finger on it yet. I'll think about this later.

Answer 5

yes I am,back in 68 I remember how exciting it was,we were going to the moon,reaching for alien soil,then it just fizzeled out.I remember watching the giant guppy(oversized fusulage) jet aircraft leaving long beach airport filled with the parts of rockets(McDonnel Douglas plant).It was magic! I hope it can rekindle the exploring spirit of being on the moon again with the next generation and maybe perhaps,this time we wont drop the ball on space exploration

Answer 6

Absolutely! The sooner the better! Let's solve this oil thing so we can quit spending money to defend the Middle East, then use the funds to establish a permanent base on the moon to launch manned missions to the other planets.

Answer 7

I am eagerly looking forward to that but unfortunately do not think it will be soon. Not within 10 years and maybe not even 20. Not at the rate they are going now.

Answer 8

*Sigh* Yes, I look forward to it. But at the rate things are going in the USA, the next people on the Moon will be Chinese.

Answer 9

yeah it will be cool, it will put a rush back into space exploration, we need to start thinking about expansion, also, who owns the moon? Earthlings? Russians? USA?

Answer 10

What make you so sure that people aren't walking on the Moon right now?

Anyway. I have other things to worry now, but if some want to walk on the moon, be my guess.