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In reply to the discussion: Musk: "We're going straight to Mars. The Moon is a distraction." [View all]Voltaire2
(14,964 posts)56. That's actually an interesting point.
The trip using known technology is around 17 months.
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We do not currently have the technology* to shield the astronauts from cosmic radiation on such ...
Botany
Saturday
#24
Musk wants tech people to create patented material on Mars to sell back to Earth!
GreenWave
Saturday
#32
Please proceed, Elon, and don't let the door hit you on the ass on your way out.
Borogove
Saturday
#6
Mars is a boondoggle. The moon is our natural jumping-off point for space exploration
0rganism
Saturday
#7
Please take Donnie with you (tho' he may complain about the Bone SpurI). Melania can be stewardess.
Ping Tung
Saturday
#18
If he thinks this is remotely possible in his lifetime he's nuts and/or colossally stupid. -nt
CrispyQ
Saturday
#22
Note that fascist oligarch Musk has not taken a ride into space on his actually pretty good rockets.
Voltaire2
Saturday
#28
Brings out my worst memories of Ralph Kramden on The Honeymooners...
allegorical oracle
Saturday
#44