Science Fiction Sent Man to the Moon(nytimes.com)
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Science Fiction Sent Man to the Moon
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/20/opinion/sunday/moon-rockets-space-fiction.html
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But also US/USSR competition for tech and military dominance.
Existential threats are a hell of a drug.
As are the private profits generated by the supposed goals.
I can't read the article due to a paywall, but I assume it talks about Jules Verne etc.? I really hope they also included Herge's "Tintin - From the Earth to the Moon" (and "Explorers on the Moon"). I remember reading that as a kid which triggered my whole fascination with the US/Soviet space program.
I believe it was written in the early 50's but still had the concept of a nuclear powered rocket, and a moon rover vehicle etc.
I believe it was written in the early 50's but still had the concept of a nuclear powered rocket, and a moon rover vehicle etc.
I don't think Tintin was mentioned, but you're right, it was written in the early 50's!
Clear your cookies for the NYT and you'll likely be able to access the article.
This seems needlessly complex. How about we ignore paywalls and the they go away?