2010

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So here we are then, at the start not only of a new year but a new decade. When I was younger I thought by 2010 we would have colonies on the moon and be exploring outer planets. The reality is not so innovative, unfortuately. The heady space explorations of the 1960's and 1970's did not lead to increased exploration in the way that many of us had expected after the moon landings. Perhaps it will happen later but in a different timeline than we had envisaged. Perhaps we need to sort out our environmental problems here on Earth before we decided to visit other planets to colonise. In any event it will be interesting to see what the next decade will bring.