Mars Direct Presentation (4 of 4) to Augustine committee

Presentation by Dr. Robert Zubrin on Aug. 5 2009 in front of the Augustine committee for a Mars First mission. 4 parts.

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[oceanbluesky]

It is noteworthy, Bob's was the only testimony to receive applause. Some committee members were actually startled when the audience started clapping. : )

[lepermunna]

robert zubrin... what a champion!

[kingofthedruidz]

And they thumbed their noses at him....  We now have NO goal.... What an opportunity they've squandered for me and my future kids.....

[rbolo29]

We've got to get away from this non space ferring attitude of saying, 'WE CAN'T." No great explorers have ever said they "can't." Mars is the best case we have for experimentation of if we can leave our home planet and thrive. The future species of mankind may depend on our ability to spread our seed on other home worlds. One cannot and should not stay in his cradle forever. Robert Zubrin is a great, inspiring man with a vision and a mission for all of mankind.

[davisgreen2020]

It is great shame that the Augustine commitee rushed Dr. Robert Zubrin is explaining why we need to go to the Mars !! We need to step up to the plate ! And get bold ! Build a ARES V ( or Ares V like) !! Set the goal and go Mars ! Not by 2050 ! But by 2020 !!!! AMEN !

[N1RealMadridFan]

if everyone was like this dude wow we would be living in mars right now lol

[Kethtgi]

Has anyone ever wondered what it would have been like to hear Charles Darwin propose his theory of evolution, or have a chat with Da Vinci while he outlined his next work. We're looking at an historical figure right here..... 40 years from now our great grand kids could be walking down Zubrin Street in Mars main city on a saturday evening, but only if we get thingsd started now.

[Clarknipolo]

Robert zubrin the King of Mars ;) by Mario by life on mars..

[swede42]

Bob is never at a loss for words. It's a shame he used so many that the Q&A got cut off. Answering questions can assuage doubts. I hope he was effective, all the same.