Thanks so much for all the info! Saved to read later.

I'm honestly curious & open to this.

One point re: not having ability to re-create / re-build today;

I think what that means is like the SR71; (Unless you think that is fake too LOL...... sorry couldn't resist 😁😂😘 )

The SR71 was truly groundbreaking. Not only was it very unique in terms of the materials it was constructed from; largely titanium; but the tools, machines, equipment; literally everything used to make it was all brand new and created just for the SR71.

They couldn't just go down to the local neighborhood hardware store and buy tools to build; they had to create from scratch freakin all the TOOLS used to construct, repair, maintain the SR.

So no; they wouldn't be able to magically and quickly re-start production of the SR today.

I believe it's the same for the rockets & all hardware used to take us to the moon; ALL the tools, tech, equipment; that's all lost to time.

It technically could be re-done, but it would be a massive undertaking and the will and budget isn't there..... I guess.....

I hope I'm explaining it well, and I could be wrong, but just a thought.....

Like I said; Thanks for your reply & I'll look at the links & such later.

Thank You!

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