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Because the moon is a barren desert with much less scientific value and far fewer resources then Mars, that’s far more hostile to human life than Mars, and requ
by valuearb 6y ago
Because the moon is a barren desert with much less scientific value and far fewer resources then Mars, that’s far more hostile to human life than Mars, and requires more fuel to travel to and return from.
- mytailorisrich 6y agoThere are a lot of resources on the Moon, including resources with great economic value. There are also many scientific benefits in having a permanent outpost there. It is not really an issue whether the Moon is relatively more hostile. It is a minuscule complication, if one at all, compared to the issues with going to Mars, of which fuel is also a small issue that we know how to overcome. As mentioned this is not a technical/scientific issue. It is simply that Mars is more 'exiting' and creates more buzz because it is the 'next frontier' while humans have already been to the Moon.
- valuearb 6y agoName one economically valuable resource on the moon that isn’t far cheaper on Earth and far more accessible on Mars. I’m including H3 which is a valueless myth. Then name any scientific value of manned moon missions and compare them to the fact Mars may have or had life. Then compare 1/6th gee in a vacuum alternatively frozen and roasted over two week periods, to 1/3 gee in an actual atmosphere with moderate climate and abundant water.
- jamestimmins 6y agoThe book The Case For Mars does a good job arguing against the value of the moon and for the value of Mars. Mars has substantially more valuable resources, and more crucially, has many resources needed to sustain a colony. The moon is quite barren and would require enormous costs with little upside.