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Originally Posted by UtahBill  Projects such as manned mission to Mars, IMO, are a waste of today's money. Unmanned missions will serve the needs for Mars exploration for the next 50 years at least...maybe 150....we have pressing needs at home that should be addressed for the next 50 years. |
Technical progress is a "pressing need". The complexities of a manned mission would widen the opportunities of delivering that progress. I don't see it as waste (particularly for the EU, given it would lead to more effective non-military expenditure)