@SpaceX @waitbutwhy I would think a base on the moon first makes better sense. Mars is a long haul, the moon is easier to escape gravity.
In case you missed it: @waitbutwhy’s take on space exploration, Mars colonization and us http://waitbutwhy.com/2015/08/how-and-why-spacex-will-colonize-mars.html …pic.twitter.com/OMvQuLovsv
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@ConwayAkers No. Moon easier to escape FROM, but harder to get TO due to the lack of aerobraking option. Del-V LEO-moon ~1 km/s > LEO-Mars - Show replies
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@SpaceX@waitbutwhy Sure, because everyone just has a 1/2 million just burning a hole in their pocket. -
@dr_mario_XXX@SpaceX@waitbutwhy You can't bring that price down enough in such a short time. Eventually it will go down. Give them time.
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@SpaceX@waitbutwhy Start a mars ticket fund. Allow people to start paying cost of a ticket, invest fund in spacex, returns back in. Win winThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@SpaceX@waitbutwhy im in! if you guys ever need a martian mechanic, give me a call :)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@SpaceX@waitbutwhy I don't understand the preoccupation with Mars. Why not develop all the tech needed by going to the Moon first? :-) -
@SimonZerafa@SpaceX@waitbutwhy because Mars has the reasources for sustained colinization, with eventual self sufficiency. Moon does not. - Show replies
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@SpaceX@waitbutwhy Wot m8 ?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@SpaceX@waitbutwhy The most interesting and fun article I've read in a long time. I'm inspired! Can't wait for next launch!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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