NASA is now planning to create a permanent base on the Moon, after astronauts begin flying back there in 2025. Link
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Some people have no dreams and no ambition. I pity those that can't see past their nose and be amazed by the scope and majesty of the Universe around us.
Why is space exploration always villianized as wasteful!? Surely you all can see benefits a permanent base dependent of the Earth will have for the future of humanity!
It is my opinion that the sooner we learn to create sustainable habitats outside the Earth the better chance our species has of surviving for the long term. To me this seems like one of the most important steps we must take in realizing this goal.
-Justin
So how much is this in comparison to what the American government spends improving America? 1%? 0.1%? 0.01%?
Though as I live in England I'd be quite happy if NASA dropped this and ESA headed the project.