XPost: sci.space.policy, sci.physics   
      
   In sci.physics Jeff Findley  wrote:   
   > In article , invalid@invalid.com says...   
   >>   
   >> there is no reason for man to go to Mars.   
   >   
   > Opinion.   
   >   
   >> It is rocks and sand in a vaccum.   
   >   
   > False, Mars has a mostly CO2 atmosphere, albeit a very thin one.  If you   
   > want rocks and sand in a vacuum, the moon is a better destination, but   
   > even the moon looks to have water.   
   >   
   >> no food, no water, no air.   
   >   
   > There is a bit of water on Mars (e.g. polar regions) and again a CO2   
   > atmosphere.  Food could be grown.   
      
   Not without horrendous effort.   
      
   >> send a robot.   
   >   
   > Been there, done that.  They're s-l-o-w and return very little science   
   > compared to a manned mission.   
      
   Wrong.   
      
   Robots return whatever science they are built to explore and work 24/7   
   without need for food, air, water, potty breaks, or sleep.   
      
      
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