Cindexxx t1_j1fcye9 wrote on December 23, 2022 at 10:19 PM

Reply to comment by CosmicBrownie152023 in Northrop Grumman clears key hurdle for space-based solar power by PhyneasPhysicsPhrog

We are iirc. Makes it a great pit stop to go other places. Launching from earth directly sucks.

creativename87639 t1_j1fdl2r wrote on December 23, 2022 at 10:24 PM

Yes we are, it’s the main purpose of the Artemis mission, I think the manned rocket to the moon goes up in 2024-2025

CosmicBrownie152023 t1_j1fecfs wrote on December 23, 2022 at 10:31 PM

I had forgotten about that. At least we have some proper planning.

creativename87639 t1_j1fehzm wrote on December 23, 2022 at 10:32 PM

It’s a really cool mission, I’m sad I missed Artemis 1 earlier this year but I plan on going to the Kennedy space center for the next one, it’s going to be an amazing accomplishment to set up a permanent base on the moon.

CosmicBrownie152023 t1_j1fg0n7 wrote on December 23, 2022 at 10:45 PM

Unfortunately I'll probably miss this one too. That would be an incredible accomplishment though. Setting up a moon base would be an accomplishment on par with, if not great than, the I.S.S.