Footprints and Tire Tracks on the Moon

[threemonkeys]

Maybe it's just me, but this just doesn't look right.

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by MoBe

The NASA space program of the early 60`s was a direct consequence of the cold war paranoia of the day.There is nothing to fuel space exploration today other than academic interest.

Having said that I am aware that China is flexing it`s space exploration muscle and plans to send men into space in the near future although I don`t see the point of it except as a political statement.

I agree and disagree at the same time. It WAS fueled by the Cold War, beat the Russians etc. And there is not a lot of that incentive today. But, I still think we as mankind are destined to explore. The space race has died down to a trickle, site the economy, or whatever reason you like, there is no denying it, but at least it does continue. I think it is in our nature, to explore. Some suggest we should turn inward now, and study the Oceans, that might be our next big leap in exploration, but unless we wipe ourselves out of existance, some day, we humans WILL walk on Mars and further out in the Galaxy. Like the brave men that explored the new world five hundred years ago, or the first Cro-Magnon to step out of his cave, we have a thirst for knowledge and exploration. Maybe not for several decades, or even centuries, but some day (again, if we're still around), we will expand and explore space.

[TheVTCGuy]

Maybe it's just me, but this just doesn't look right.

Hey! I think that's Jocke!

[Route 66]

Amazing pics!!

I would have thought that the wind would have obliterated any signs of us being there by now.

[mjclark32]

Thanks for posting

[Skullring]

Great post Joey. Very neat.

[rfknauss]

Very cool post Joey!

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

We can see 40+ year-old human footprints on the Moon's surface. How much better could the photos get?

Didn't you say those pictures were taken from 80,000 ft.

I'd say that's pretty good resolution.

[Cato]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

The idea that men repeatedly walked on the Moon over 40 years ago, but right now, there are no definite plans for manned space flight in the near future blows me away.

...and to think when men walked on the moon, we had a war in Vietnam, a Cold War everywhere else, and a war on poverty.

Now all we worry about is gas prices reaching $5.00!

[qwiklap]

Very cool pics

[joeychitwood]

Originally Posted by conrail

I agree, it is sad we aren't making exploration a priority. Lets set our sights on a manned Mars mission soon!! Talk about an amazing moment for the world - everyone glued to their tvs or web feeds!

Here is an interesting graphic which displays the US manned space program. Unfortunately, there is nothing planned for the near future.