Susuto

A recent article I read, pointed out the commercial viability of space travel. A single flight to the moon, extracting one ton of H3 (Hydrogen 3) would cost approximately $800M, returning a product valued at @ $50B. This product is seen as the most viable for fusion technology to grow. The product is extremely rare on Earth because our atmosphere deflects it. It is carried by solar winds, and abundant on the moon.

NASA is a massive beurocracy. Russia, China, and private industry are likely to reach to the moon before NASA. Here is the vision I wish to implant. China expects, not hopes, to have a moon base in place, before we return to space. A Chinese astronaut walks over to the American flag planted there, rips it from the soil, and throws it into space. “Not in my house”.

Disband NASA and hire the best and brightest the world has to offer. Virgin Airways is likely to land on the moon, before NASA does. Privatize the whole mess, and provide tremendous financial incentives. Mining rights would be a great start. Of course if we can’t even get there, who are we to dictate terms.