NASA wants to send humans to Mars in the 2030s − a crewed mission could unlock some of the red planet’s geologic mysteries
theconversation.com
Before sending humans to Mars, NASA will first return humans to the Moon’s surface to test its technology and train astronauts.

Before sending humans to Mars, NASA will first return humans to the Moon’s surface to test its technology and train astronauts.

  • BearOfaTime@lemm.eeEnglish
    8·
    2 months ago

    I grew up with “going to Mars” as a genuine hope. But in the I terveneing decades, it’s become clear that doing lots more robotically/remotely is a far better choice for the near term.

    We have the ability/tech to pre-build a human habitat, and fully test it, before humans even go.

    • CoelacanthEnglish
      21·
      2 months ago

      Let’s hope terraforming Mars is an actual possibility in the near-ish future, because it sure looks like we might need a backup planet.