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MineralMan

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4. Good points, for sure.

Reply to LetMyPeopleVote (Reply #3)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 11:35 AM

Apr 11

People ask why we bother to return to the moon.

Well, we go because it is there, and there are things to learn. If we stop learning, we make no progress. If we make no progress, we die off.

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To The Moon! And Back! [View all] MineralMan Apr 11 OP

That's a great story. 🌕 underpants Apr 11 #1

Those were memorable times, for sure. MineralMan Apr 11 #2

53 years. One ending... and one beginning. 🌊🚀 LetMyPeopleVote Apr 11 #3

Good points, for sure. MineralMan Apr 11 #4