[CaptainCrunch]

I know I sound weird when I say this, or anti-moon. But you'd think with advances over the last 60 years in engine technology, computer design, flight systems, metallurgy and other things that we would be beyond the multi stage, vertical launch huge flame spewing rockets by now.

I'm not saying its cool or awesome, but it feels like automobile technology has lept ahead faster then rocketry.

And the other thought, is if we're looking at moon missions or mars missions or deep space probe missions, wouldn't it make sense to build an orbital construction facility or assembly facility and build the larger rockets in space and just use shuttles to ferry up supplies or people.