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Old January 16th 04, 05:45 PM
S Narayan
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"plumb bob" wrote in message
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"S Narayan" wrote in message
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The only way one can avoid this to have a moon colony which can produce
stuff for the 2nd launch instead of getting it from earth. That means
setting up a self-sustaining moon colony plus more. How long is that

going
to take? The ISS is not done, and space shuttle program is in remission.
Wow, talk about pipe dreams. This will be a 50-100 year program. It's
probably a good long term goal, but the timing is a bit suspect.


Really? Think about what you are saying. It is quite absurd. What are they
going to do? Head down to the Moon Home Depot and pick up supplies or

what?
Everything, except dirt, is going to have to come from earth. And last

time
I checked, dirt is not on the materials list to build a space ship.

So tell us what can be manifactured on the moon at a cheaper cost than on
earth. Really, I'm clutching my chair in anticipation to hear how this

will
be done.


We are on the same side. If you read my post carefully, I said this would
take the establishment of a moon colony which could take decades with
cooperation from many countries. Power generation, housing, plants, food,
mining etc..all need to be set up as in those science fiction movies. This
will involve massive "transfer" of resources from earth. Once that happens,
the next step can take place. I am not saying it is going to be cheap or
quick.