OT: Optimistic Outlook.

[Katchoo]

Originally posted by Taera:
speaking of moon bases, whats all the fuss? its a piece of stone, wouldn't it be wiser to invest in a space station?

My thinking is that a Moon Base could be cheaper to setup and maintain long-term than a Space Station.

By building on the Moon you can take advantage of the Moon itself by building under the surface, thus saving earth-based materials and the shipping of said materials to the Moon. Of course, instead of shipping drywall & lumber you'd have to transport drilling equipment...then again, if you give every astronaut a shovel/axe/spoon then you could still make adequate progress.



The gravity on the Moon would be better than no gravity at all like you get on a Space Station. And no, I don't expect to see a spinning Space Station anytime soon; It makes to much practical sense for anyone to invest money into making it reality. More likely we'll see "Space Civilians" wearing Magnet Boots, or better yet, placing packing-tape on the soles of their running shoes. Yep...that's a better use of money...

And the best reason to build a Base on the Moon: The unlimited supply of CHEESE!

Narf, want me to save a spot for you on the Rocket I'm building in my backyard?