Why Rushing Back to the Moon Is a Mistake
The Apollo program was a stunning technological feat, but, on the 50th anniversary of Apollo 13, we're reminded of the tremendous risks involved and why the U.S. shouldn't return humans to the Moon in haste.Neil Armstrong's giant leap for mankind remains a pinnacle achievement, but it came at a cost. On January 27, 1967, a cabin fire during a launch rehearsal resulted in the deaths of NASA astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee.