What sense does it make in achieving a long term goal of interstellar exploration if we build ships to achieve that goal only to realize the astronauts are dead or dying?
We have a responsibility to life, not just exploration. I don’t know what line NASA is toeing, but, it needs to take a step back to reset for greater achievements.
I think interstellar exploration is in its early development. We need greater detail about viable exoplanets. There is no setting a variety of paths without detailed knowledge for the sake of viability of the mission we hold dear for the survival of the generations to come.
Make it work.
Thank you.