The author reflects on their childhood memories related to '2001: A Space Odyssey,' recalling a creative physics assignment where a stroller represented Earth and dominoes symbolized monoliths. While nostalgia for space exploration exists, the author emphasizes the importance of uncovering Earth's mysteries. The article briefly discusses how LiDAR technology, initially introduced during the Apollo 15 mission, has paved the way for modern mapping techniques and how it continues to evolve in fields like self-driving cars, alluding to contemporary figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
Our planet is still a baby. There's so much we don't know about it. Instead of monoliths in space, we should explore Earth's hidden secrets.
Years have gone by, many things have changed dramatically and drastically, but my feelings about exploration priorities were monolithically solid. The Apollo 15 mission marks the official introduction of LiDAR technology to the masses.
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