Bush to announce US moon mission (seriously) [View All]

[underpants]

Just broke on Today and teaser on FoxNews. I couldn’t find the actual National Review article. The author (name?) stated on the Today Show that a moon base could be used to a build nuclear reactor and launch site for a manned Mars mission.

http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/12/04/1070351713928.html

December 4, 2003 - 5:05PM

US president George W. Bush is to announce a new space program which could include missions to the moon and possibly even to Mars, reports
say.

According to National Review magazine, Mr Bush is expected to make the announcement in a speech on December 17, the 100th anniversary of manned flight by the Wright Brothers.

The plans go beyond just a single mission to the moon and could even involve the establishment of a permanent base there, the magazine said.

Mr Bush may also outline general plans for a mission to Mars, it was reported.

The magazine said there was still a question over the timing of the announcement, and the details might be saved for the State of the Union Address in January.