Former Space Tourist Prefers Robots
Mark Shuttleworth: life on Mars, Ubuntu in emerging markets, Ars Technica
“[Shuttleworth] also shared his views about the future of the space program and the importance of reaching for the stars. Although he believes that manned research efforts in space are too costly and less efficient than more automated approaches, he contends that humanity’s experience in space will be essential for shaping a future in which society extends beyond earth’s sphere.”
