Far Side, for real

Footprints on Moon  (Fair Use)

Gary Larson’s Far Side images are surreal enough.  But they ain't nothing compared to China’s.

While the U. S. was dickering over walls, China was launching a mission to the far side of the moon.  The Chang’e lunar probe landed there this morning, representing “a landmark in human space exploration.”

We'd like to think that this simply means a giant leap forward for all mankind.  However, space can also become the next huge battlefield.  He who controls the moon controls a strategic military base.

Will we make of the moon what we’ve made of Earth?  Will we mine her bounties while undermining our own?  Advanced technology needs advanced ethics in order to ultimately succeed.   

Resources

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/china-lunar-rover-successfully-touches-down-on-far-side-of-the-moon-state-media-announces/ar-BBRJR9o?li=BBnbfcL&OCID=ansmsnnews11

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