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That was to beat the Russians.

• trhway 11y ago
  one can only imagine how human space programs would immediately fire up if we find an alien probe with yellow note attached clearly stating that the invasion is going start on 1st January of 2025 :) Nothing stimulates the creativity and enthusiasm like a firm stick.
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  • TeMPOraL 11y ago
    See also: Neal Stephenson's newest novel, Seveneves, in which instead of an alien probe with a post-it, something just blows up the Moon. A great book with tons of interesting ideas.