Space Exploration - Wk. #3

Recently NASA has been in the news, showing off its newest rocket. The cost of this project exceeds $1 billion. Do you think we should continue trying to return to the moon and beyond, or is this a poor use of nations finances? (image taken from NASA.gov)

Astronomy Question Wk. #3

Which of the terrestrial planets would be the best to build a permanent human outpost. Defend your decision with several arguments.