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mk · 3513 days ago · link · · parent · post: Have robots closed the window on human space exploration?
Unfortunately, my view hasn't changed. The political will and social impetus for human exploration don't seem any greater, and the nations that are most able are shrinking relevant programs rather than expanding them. The quality of robotics seems to be increasing at an accelerating rate. At the same time, the Mars rovers have demonstrated a great return on investment. Both lines are falling, but I feel that the orange one is doing so more quickly.