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Why?

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I know there are readily-observible NASA debris scattered across the moon. Heck, it's even likely that we've already sent a few Americans up there before (perhaps not as early as '69, but eventually... yeah.sure.fine.).

But why go, even if "again?" Why even have gone in the first place (outside of USSA Space Race posturing)?

What is the point? Even if we discovered the goldliest of oils, deep within moonmantle, it would be absolutely cost-prohibitive to transport commercially between our masses. Perhaps the only use I can think is nuclear waste/bombs (for disposal/testing).

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equally stupid == Mars gaiabomb

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So again I'll ask: WHY?



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