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The Moon: A “New” DestinationFor Humanity
Paul D. Spudis
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Laurel, Maryland USA
Space Soon Conference, 2006
London UK9-13 September, 2006
 
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The Vision for Space Exploration
Return Shuttle to flightComplete ISS assemblyand retire ShuttleBuild new humanspacecraft (CEV) for transport beyond LEOReturn to the Moon withpeople and robots toexplore and prepare for voyages beyondHuman missions to Marsand other destinations
"It is time for America to take the next steps.Today I announce a new plan to explore space and extend a human presence across our solar system. Wewill begin the effort quickly, using existing programs and  personnel. We'll make steady progress –one mission,one voyage, one landing at a time.
President George W. Bush -January 14, 2004
 
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What’s It All About?
A journey, not a raceIncremental steps, cumulativeNo turning backBuild-up space-faringinfrastructureRobotic precursors lead thewayExpanding sphere of human“reach”Human-robotic partnershipand synergyCan humans thrive off-planet?
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