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yaesu

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2. I've always been against manned space flights because the largest percentage of costs and energy

Reply to live love laugh (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2026, 08:21 AM

20 hrs ago

Is used just to keep the human cargo safe and sound. Robotics can do the same at a fraction of the price. Especially when we can't afford proper housing, healthcare, food assistance for Americans

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