> Well, for once we're not following them to the middle east, so that's a plus. > I'm not entirely sure what the point of sending humans to the moon is, though

> Well, for once we're not following them to the middle east, so that's a plus. > I'm not entirely sure what the point of sending humans to the moon is, though. Could these be related? Just one month ago this study [1] came out pointing to the fact that in the future Australia may not be 100% sure it can rely on the US for defense. In particular, any further Middle East- related strains on the US war machine may result in a reduction of the US's capability and appetite to wage war in the Pacific. Given that, Australia needs to plan for the eventuality of building a missile force. The Moon and Mars things may just be an excuse for that. [1] https://www.ussc.edu.au/analysis/averting-crisis-american-strategy-military-spending-and-collective-defence-in-the-indo-pacific https://www.ussc.edu.au/analysis/averting-crisis-american-st...