It takes years and a lot of money to get that accomplished. But with politicians running for office every 2-6 years, a new president, senator, etc., may change the goal and eliminate funding. Can America really send a crew to the moon by the current goal of 2024? Maybe.
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine says, "If it wasn't for the political risk, we would be on the moon right now. In fact, we would probably be on Mars."
Many agree with Elon Musk that a permanent human-staffed lunar research base should be established.
"A lunar base could evolve into a fuel depot for deep-space missions, lead to the creation of unprecedented space telescopes, make it easier to live on Mars, and solve longstanding scientific mysteries about Earth and the moon's creation. It could could even spur a thriving off-world economy, perhaps one built around lunar space tourism."
(cont'd tomorrow)
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