Mission to Mars?

We aren’t going to mars spending at current levels. It’s just not happening.

Spacex is doing impressive things but they can’t make miracles happen. You can hope for it but don’t hold your breath. It’s going to take massive funding from the US govt (they are already subsidizing spacex but not anywhere close to what’s needed).

In any case, you brought up the nasa example of going to the moon. Not me.

Whatever…
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I’m not sure why you act like that. But ok.

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You come up with a given conclusion based on what was not what these companies are doing. That is the entire point of SpaceX and Blue Origin. They are redefining the space race.

It’s a dialogue. You can disagree but give me something to prove your point. You’re just criticizing what I bring (without really saying why other than what you hope happens) and then shut down.

I don’t expect miracles. Tell me why I’m wrong.

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Because SpaceX has defied all odds. That is the entire reason why SpaceX even exists. Gotta agree on that…at least.

That’s just hopes and dreams. I just don’t see it without a lot more spending.

Why am I wrong?

SpaceX is hopes and dreams?

Is that fake maybe? Truly unimaginable just a couple of years ago.

They’ve come a long way. SpaceX has been impressive. I’ve acknowledged that,

Tell me how they get to Mars spending $10B/year. At current spending levels, it would take a miracle.

I will take Musk’s word for it. Nobody else even come close. That includes NASA. My father in law and wife worked for NASA.

That’s just hopes. There’s nothing backing it up.

And when did Musk say we’d be on Mars? And how much did he say we would need to spend to do it?

And btw, Musk promised humans would be on Mars by 2021 in 2011. He’s been known to exaggerate and be wrong.

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Again I will take Musk’s words for it. He is delivering but you are going to argue with that too,. Keep your Musk hatred out. That might help see what SpaceX is doing,

Did you take his word for it in 2011?

No hate here, anymore than fanboying from you. I’m asking questions. I’m trying to understand why you think it will happen.

If you’re going to take his word, he’s been wrong on this issue before more than once. Why will he be right now? Why was he wrong before?

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The new faith, in Musk we Trust

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fanboying? Insults are not permitted rtcoog, you know that.

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You say I’m hating, but you’re not doing opposite and I can’t say it? Ok.

Anyway, did you believe musk in 2011? Why is now different? What about when he said 2026 in 2021?

rtcoog, fanboying? Come on man. Anyways you clearly do not want to have an open mind.
Make it a great day.

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Move on from that. Don’t accuse me of hating him if you can’t handle me saying you’re doing the opposite. Same concept. If you’re not fanboying, I’m not hating. That was my point. Reread what I said.

Anyway, did you believe musk in 2011? Why is now different? What about when he said we’d be on mars by 2026 in 2021?

My mind is open. But I need data and evidence to support an assertion. You haven’t provided any. You just say you believe musk. Well, he’s been wrong multiple times before. He sets huge goals that often times won’t be reached. I don’t blame him for doing so and get why he does it, but you can’t take all of them at face value.

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There’s always some PUF money that could be available n send men to Mars. Just saying.

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