This undeveloped child of the earth as we call the moon is a goal, a treasury of information, and a desirable platform in space. Practical scientific, industrial, and humanitarian reasons for going to the moon include employing its unique environment for research and manufacturing; mining it for useful materials and significant geological knowledge; locating on it meteorological and astronomical observatories, hospitals, and biological laboratories; developing it as a space port from which to explore the solar system and the universe; and utilizing its byproduct to massively stimulate our economy and to help prevent war. | |
— Neil P. Ruzic | |
From his book: “The Case for Going To The Moon“ | |
[The book was published in 1965 and I read it about 1972. Hard to believe that was over 40 years ago… Maybe if we had spent a little more money on colonizing the moon and a little less on war, we’d have permanent facilities there by now. — KMAB] | |
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The Undeveloped Child
October 20, 2012 by kmabarrett
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