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Old 01-06-2012, 01:12 PM  
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Originally Posted by rowan View Post
If you look at the achievements in the past century or two it's obvious that technology is developing at an exponential rate. It would probably be better to wait 100 years for better technology, than launch a slower craft in 10.

Imagine a newer craft overtaking one that's been "en route" for several decades... how pissed off would they be?
I'd wait until they were just ready to land on the surface, all stubbly, angry, and exhausted, then cruise right in and dock. I'd also wear shiny "future" clothes just to top it off.
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