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Feb 18 2009, 03:47 PM
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Feb 18 2009, 04:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 3516 Joined: 4-November 05 From: North Wales Member No.: 542 |
I'm not upset (or surprised). I always wanted both, and with luck we'll get both. There is no law that says there has to be a ten year gap between them. Returning to Saturn and Titan at a season complementary to Cassini's visit is a good argument for not waiting that long.
Now I'm wondering how this will play out on the European side. It always struck me as awkward that ESA should have a stake in the overall decision two years before it fully commits to participating. Also, supposing that Nasa did go ahead with both in (relatively) quick succession it's highly doubtful that ESA would be able to contribute to both. Of course anything is possible if the will is there. I await an ESA statement with great interest. |
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