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Manned exploration is expensive and risky. In general the science-per-dollar is much higher for unmanned probes. I won't claim on-premises analyses can't be hel
by tabtab 3y ago
Manned exploration is expensive and risky. In general the science-per-dollar is much higher for unmanned probes. I won't claim on-premises analyses can't be helpful, but the ability of bots to survey more areas usually offsets that advantage. The real benefit of manned missions is learning how to live in space for future colonies and long-distance travel. Space is not easy on the body, we'll have to figure out how to adapt if we want to spread.
- edgyquant 3y agoNot everything is about science, and I wish people would stop pretending it was. People like to explore, it’s why the world is covered in them.
- tabtab 3y agoSome try to dress it as science, but when people find the truth, they feel mislead, and want to yank all the funding in frustration. But like I mentioned, it is "body science" and survival lessons.