Missing the point: the real reason for space settlement

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The assertion that man should seek other forms of challenge inplace of space exploration is mistaken in that it is based on the wrong premise. The reason for exploring space should be humanity's expansion beyond Earth, rather than the simple search for new challenges.

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Moon-Mars? Later may be too late!

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The assertion that exploring the Moon and Mars will not yield economic returns is short-sighted. The long term advantages of developing the natural resources of these heavenly bodies far outweigh the short term costs.

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Planting the seeds of commercial space: wishing upon a star won't get private enterprise into orbit

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Space industrialization is not an easy goal to reach. The changes needed in government policies, national laws and the business climate in order to promote the commercialization of space are presented and discussed.

Management, Interpretation and construction, Laws, regulations and rules, Political activity, Space business enterprises, Space law, National Space Society, Space industrialization

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