Cheap Astronomy - Dear CA Ep. 90: Space Exploration on Paper

<p>Next steps, maybe.</p> <p><strong><em>How likely is a space way-station like Deep Space 9?</em></strong></p> <p>So, anything is possible, but what is likely is what is economically feasible. In other words, while you could have a deep space way station like Deep Space 9, there’s has to be a need for it. So, for example here on Earth there’s no deep Sahara desert or a deep Congo jungle bases, but there are deep Antarctica bases, indeed several of them.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><em>Are there still plans for a crewed asteroid mission?</em></strong></p> <p>Well, not really. There’s probably still lots of people still thinking about such a mission, but there’s nothing that’s in any respect scheduled, at least for NASA and as far as we know.</p> <p> </p> <p>We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Just visit: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy">https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy</a> and donate as much as you can!</p> <p>Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Every bit helps! Thank you!</p> <p>------------------------------------</p> <p>Do go visit <a href= "http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop">http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop</a> for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness!</p> <p><a href= "http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">http://cosmoquest.org/Donate</a> This show is made possible through your donations.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just <a href= "http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">click</a>!)</p> <p>------------------------------------</p> <p>The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. <a href= "http://www.psi.edu">http://www.psi.edu</a></p> <p>Visit us on the web at <a href= "http://365DaysOfAstronomy.org/">365DaysOfAstr