The idea we wouldn't build a logistics infrastructure and testing environment on the moon for any longer range venture is insane. Lack of aerobraking at the mo

The idea we wouldn't build a logistics infrastructure and testing environment on the moon for any longer range venture is insane. Lack of aerobraking at the moon is more than offset by the fact that you don't have to accelerate to ludicrous speed to reach Mars in a reasonable amount of time; it's a softball pitch, energy wise. Landing people on the moon is "been there, done that"; on Mars it's all theory and speculation.