50 year gap.

[grooble]

If the US lands on the moon in 2019, which is within the timeframe given by bush, it will have been 50 years since the first landings.<br /><br />It makes me pause for thought. Apollo really was ahead of its time, it was a symbol of what could be done if the desire and will was there.<br /><br />My hope is that this time it is permanent. Regular missions, expansions, eventually private sector involvement, and that come 2035, no one is saying:<br /><br />"hey, wasn't it cool when we were on the moon, maybe one day we'll go back".<br /><br />

 

[quasar2]

actually it would be kinda fitting tribute. some would be oblivious to it`s significance, others would realize things like this shouldn`t happen. & i`m certain similar events will occur in future. cuz we really haven`t learned yet. we`re in a similar military situation as then, which syphons funds from progress. let`s see what will be the "New Apollo". Mars?, ISS?? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>