NASA's Return to the Moon -It's Time to Take Another Giant Leap
Don't pass up this new NASA video on "The Return to the Moon," which views like a slick Hollywood SF flick.
At one point about 4.5 billion years ago, an object the size of smashed into the Earth exploding out enough material to form our pale companion, the Moon The Moon's steady gravitational influence keeps the Earth spinning at the right speed and angle. which provided the stability that allowed life to develop to the point where it could pay a visit.
Today, NASA is planning a return mission to our twin planet. Why? There are several good, if not critical reasons, if you belive Stephen Hawking that to survive, humanity must leave Earth behind: extend human presence to the Moon to enable eventual settlement. Pursue scientific activities that address fundamental questions about the history of Earth, the solar system and the universe - and about our place in them. Test technologies, systems, flight operations and exploration techniques to reduce the risks and increase the productivity of future missions to and beyond.Provide a challenging, shared and peaceful activity that unites nations in pursuit of common objectives.
The Moon is slipping from Earth's grasp at about 1.5 inches a year, which means we've only got about 2 billion years left to make that return jaunt. Posted by Casey Kazan.
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