Who needs Nasa when we've got hot cross buns?
So Nasa has named its crew for a sightseeing trip to the moon. The question is: do we care? Asks Hans Mackenzie Main
09 April 2023 - 00:01
Nasa is off to the moon again, having given its efforts to reach new frontiers a 50-year break. But before you get too excited, keep in mind recent fanfare was around the crew being named only, presumably, to sort out among themselves who will ride shotgun. As befitting a long-haul flight, there's a delay of several months between announcement and commencement, with the actual take-off only taking place in November. It’s clearly not a space race this time...
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