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  1. 10-16-2017, 16:24 #1
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    This might be something that really doesn't count now, but if we get serious about space exploration it has to be addressed.
    What exactly is the legal framework?
    I could see much of the outline being hammered out at the UN but enforcement and jurisdiction might get tricky.
    The Wild West with an unlimited expanding frontier?

    https://www.scientificamerican.com/a...r-martian-law/
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    Quote Originally Posted by Seamus Fermanagh View Post
    When there is an accessible frontier again, you will see pioneers and pirates, people who cast of their old persona for a new dream, and people who seek an empire in the power vacuum.

    It will be a lively time.
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    Fan of Firefly?
    Never read that one. Any good?


    Heinlein, Asimov, Weber and other space operas, Omega Force series....

    Always fascinated by it.


    And my response was mostly prompted by my own musings about the American Western Frontier.
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    Never read that one. Any good?
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    Every journey begins with the first step

    https://www.space.com/39594-spacex-f...h-preview.html

    The Falcon Heavy is probably the result of countless little steps but hey I was stuck for an appropriate cliche :p
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    https://youtu.be/B1KHv3-dHDM?t=2230
    Replay of the launch at one minute out.

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    Wow! it went beautifully
    Have to admit, watching an experimental rocket on it first flight is a bit like watching NASCAR
    "Gorgeous machine ya got there! Shame if it blowed up *droool*
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