[Jack Hydrazine]

[E. Pluribus Unum]

The moon first, then mars.

Such idiocy.

[GraceG]

This will only work if robots are sent ahead to build things before the people.

[allendale]

Nothing more than adolescent science fiction. There is simply no economic incentive for humans to invest in such a venture

[youngidiot]

To replace the international space station - what did that pos do for mankind, exactly? And is it so kitsch now that they've finally put plastic pink flamingos in the “yard”. Do we even WANT to go to mars?

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[UCANSEE2]

3D printing of habitats made out of Moon dust.

The modern version of an adobe hut.

[cpdiii]

The concept of the Moon as a stepping stone to Mars and the planets is devoid of science. To put a installation on the moon you need to boost it from earths gravity which take a lot of energy. You then need to land it on the moon which takes braking energy. To go to Mars or beyond you must then boost your payload from the moons gravity.

The only way the moon will be a viable stepping stone to space is if it is self sustaining in energy, and manufacturing without the need of sustenance from earth. Otherwise it is nothing but a gravity hole.

A colony on the moon for research and science is good. It is not a viable launching point to the planets.

[Rebelbase]

[Prospero]