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While they are trying to put a probe on the moon??

We sent actual people there 50 years ago! And they did not crash on the moon.

What do these people all have in common? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_who_have_walked...

They are all American.

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50 years ago we walked on the moon. This year we're not. _They_ went to the moon, built the interstate system, subway system, etc. _We_ are barely maintaining what we inherited.

We are maintaining what we inherited just fine. Blue Origin and SpaceX are leading the way on making space actually accessible at a reasonable price.

US is doing just fine.

Came at a Yuuuuge price. The Appllo program claimed several lives even before the first probe launch. Recommend watching “The First Man” for accurate portrayal. Also the difference in budget between the NASA program and ISRO program is Apples one quarter earnings. Just saying

When you're rich you can afford the huge price tag.

I think we are talking past each other. America is always defined by its ability to take bold steps that come at Human costs. It’s written in their DNA. Not that India as a nation is risk averse, but whenever a human life is involved Yes they tend to be conservative. I think that’s what is driving their space program- to make these small incremental steps towards a final goal and they have ways to go before they get there. I personally think that ISRO has come of age and all it needs is some private equity participation to give it a much needed kick in the butt!

The successful walk had many human lives lost not just money.

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