Author： Spudis Paul
Publisher： Springer Publishing Company
ISSN： 0167-9295
Source： Earth, Moon, and Planets, Vol.94, Iss.3-4, 2004-06, pp. : 213-219
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Abstract
The new US Vision for Space Exploration is briefly described, with particular emphasis on the place of lunar exploration. The value of humans in the exploration of the Moon is discussed, and it is argued that people offer significant advantages over robots for the purposes of scientific exploration. The Vision provides a new rationale for space activities, one aimed at both broadening our knowledge base and, in the longer term, of increasing prosperity by providing access to the material and energy resources of the Solar System.
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