XPost: sci.space.policy, sci.physics   
   From: fjmccall@gmail.com   
      
   Rob  wrote:   
      
   >Serigo  wrote:   
   >> there is no reason for man to go to Mars.  It is rocks and sand in a   
   >> vaccum. no food, no water, no air.   
   >>   
   >> send a robot.   
   >   
   >Indeed.  However, I always wonder why they don't equip those robots   
   >with brushes to wipe the solar panels and camera's.  That would not   
   >be a problem when men go along, but it would be an expensive way to   
   >achieve the same thing.  (wiping the thing clean after a duststorm)   
   >   
      
   Hardly the main reason to send people.  In fact, not a reason at all.   
      
      
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