You're probably right, but there will always be those who want hands on rather than remote control experiences.
You're probably right, but there will always be those who want hands on rather than remote control experiences.
You're probably right, but there will always be those who want hands on rather than remote control experiences.
That's a bold statement for the author to make without backing it up. I feel confident he is wrong.
The logistics of constructing near the South Pole, and keeping it manned, would be a costly and ongoing expense. Satellite operating costs are much lower, it's the launch that is the primary cost (aside from construction) and it is a one-time cost. Launch costs are rapidly falling and should continue to do so for the foreseeable future. It is already cheaper to launch a small payload than to take a short visit to the South Pole.
The satellite would get a much better vantage point, and be maneuverable, making it significantly superior to anything land based.
I'd be surprised if anyone sinks significant revenue into any new ground based telescopes, anywhere.