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MineralMan

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4. Good points, for sure.

Reply to LetMyPeopleVote (Reply #3)

Sat Apr 11, 2026, 11:35 AM

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People ask why we bother to return to the moon.

Well, we go because it is there, and there are things to learn. If we stop learning, we make no progress. If we make no progress, we die off.

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To The Moon! And Back! [View all] MineralMan Saturday OP

That's a great story. 🌕 underpants Saturday #1

Those were memorable times, for sure. MineralMan Saturday #2

53 years. One ending... and one beginning. 🌊🚀 LetMyPeopleVote Saturday #3

Good points, for sure. MineralMan Saturday #4