Episode 726: Q&A 141: Is It Ethical To Send Humans to Mars? And More...

Published: April 5, 2021, 9 p.m.

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In this week\'s questions show, I tackle some challenging questions, like the ethics of sending humans to Mars, and whether it\'s better to focus on our efforts on Earth or on space exploration. Should we welcome a Carrington Event? Are there any serious competitors to SpaceX in the market right now?

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00:00 Start
\\n00:49 Is it ethical to send people to Mars?
\\n04:01 Welcoming a Carrington Event?
\\n07:07 Is Starship legitimate?
\\n12:09 Should we spend money on space or Earth?
\\n16:36 Is there a limit to gravitational assists?
\\n19:46 Is there a use for small space telescopes?
\\n22:04 Could something stand completely still?
\\n23:24 Are there any serious contenders to SpaceX?
\\n25:49 Will Mars have more asteroid strikes?
\\n27:14 Will the Lunar Gateway be important?
\\n30:58 Is it frustrating for mission name changes?
\\n32:22 Could we ever accelerate at 1g?
\\n33:33 Why do stars weigh so much?
\\n35:11 Is something past the Great Attractor?

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