Returning to moon is waste of money, says presenter of BBC’s Apollo 11 coverage

Returning to moon is waste of money, says presenter of BBC’s Apollo 11 coverage

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The transcript discusses the lack of political interest in the U.S. for moon and Mars missions, contrasting it with China's potential space ambitions. It highlights the technological achievements of the Apollo missions, noting that many technologies already existed but were innovatively combined. The discussion also covers the impact of modern technology, like nanotechnology and computers, on space exploration. Finally, it emphasizes the management innovations introduced by NASA during the Apollo program, which had a significant impact on the world.

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What does the speaker believe is the biggest difference between modern technology and that used during the Apollo missions?

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In what way did the Apollo program influence management practices according to the speaker?

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