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I'm having trouble thinking of catastrophes that could take out both. Well, I can think of a few (bio-weapon, nearby supernova) but they would take out a Mars
by keenerd 9y ago
I'm having trouble thinking of catastrophes that could take out both. Well, I can think of a few (bio-weapon, nearby supernova) but they would take out a Mars colony just as easily.
- s_kilk 9y agoI think they meant that if we have civilisation collapse on Earth then the Lunar folk are screwed too, because their supplies would be cut off permanently.
- keenerd 9y agoWhy would the Moon be any less independent than Mars? It is only 20% less delta-V to ship something there. It is just as much in their interests to become self-sufficient.
- cwkoss 9y agoDepends how much supply they have. A mature lunar colony should have a stockpile and equipment sufficient for reconstructing any equipment needed. At that point, asteroid mining may be cheaper than launching resources from earth.