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Science Fiction Sent Man to the Moon
- cyberferret 7y agoI can't read the article due to a paywall, but I assume it talks about Jules Verne etc.? I really hope they also included Herge's "Tintin - From the Earth to the Moon" (and "Explorers on the Moon"). I remember reading that as a kid which triggered my whole fascination with the US/Soviet space program. I believe it was written in the early 50's but still had the concept of a nuclear powered rocket, and a moon rover vehicle etc.
- kristianp 7y agoI don't think Tintin was mentioned, but you're right, it was written in the early 50's!
- TomMarius 7y agohttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunno_on_the_Moon https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunno_on_the_Moon
- pwg 7y agoClear your cookies for the NYT and you'll likely be able to access the article.
- dbtc 7y agoBut also US/USSR competition for tech and military dominance.
- confluence 7y agoExistential threats are a hell of a drug.
- 8bitsrule 7y agoAs are the private profits generated by the supposed goals.