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The microchip was invented in the 1950’s well before the Apollo program. Don’t get me wrong space flight is useful. But, going to the moon on it’s own is a tiny step in actually expanding civilization beyond earth.

In that context, the ISS as a long term space structure is a far larger achievement than walking on the moon.



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