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Environment & Energy

friendly_iconoclast

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3. I might point out that it didn't cost you (or me) a cent- it was on NGS's and Cameron's dime.

Reply to xchrom (Reply #2)

Tue Mar 27, 2012, 01:32 PM

Mar 2012

I'd also point out that the hydrothermal vents on the Mid-Ocean Ridge became widely known thanks to the manned expeditions
that discovered them. And if it wasn't for their discoveries of chemosynthetic extremophile ecosystems, we wouldnt even be
discussing possible life on Enceladus and Europa.

If you want to take up a cudgel against manned spaceflight, by all means go ahead and do so- but don't rope in unrelated endeavors
to try to make your case.

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James Cameron on Earth's Deepest Spot: Desolate, Lunar-Like [View all] xchrom Mar 2012 OP

I'll bet it was a Heckuva ride for sure madokie Mar 2012 #1

Was Cameron's Deep Dive as Useless as Manned Space Flight? xchrom Mar 2012 #2

I might point out that it didn't cost you (or me) a cent- it was on NGS's and Cameron's dime. friendly_iconoclast Mar 2012 #3

i have no dog -- in particular -- in the fight. xchrom Mar 2012 #4