John Glenn Says Moon Base “Questionable” for Mars Exploration

Former astronaut and U.S. senator John Glenn says President Bush’s idea to use the Moon as a base for human exploration of outer space is impractical. “It seems to me the Moon is questionable as a way station” to Mars, Glenn tells a congressional committee hearing on NASA’s first 50 years and future...

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