I found this article proposing why we should go back to the moon. It is well reasoned, and has a nice ring to it. Will we go? I have no idea.
The moon is a natural laboratory, where we can prepare for space journeys farther afield. It is a goal reachable with modest resources, yet challenging enough for the next generation of planetary explorers. It is a goal worthy of the spirit embodied in Columbia's brave crew, who gave their lives in the relentless human desire to understand the unknown. It is the right goal in space and the right space goal for America.Posted by elkaim at December 22, 2003 04:03 PM