Originally posted by TheRealDonPedros
Regardless, why can't we go to the moon today.
It costs a ton of money we don't have, at least not all at once. In fact, we're going to need to essentially rebuild some of the infrastructure we
lost when we converted to the shuttle. For example, we're going to need to rebuild the launch pads to accept a much taller rocket than the
shuttle.
why does it require a whole host of new technologies(VASIMIR plasma engine).
It doesn't. VASIMR is not going to be involved in the constellation project, at least not till we plan a manned mars mission, at which time it might
be tested in a manned moon mission first. Currently the earth departure stage will use a J-2X engine, derived directly from Apollo.
So... just to add a little fuel to the fire, I'm calling the Apollo mission a HOAX.
Flame baiting? I won't flame you, but I will shoot down any misinformation you wish to distribute here regarding project Constellation. I will also
point out how even you said this evidence shows without a doubt that apollo is true.