NASA plans crewed mission to Mars in the 2030s to explore geology and search for life

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NASA plans to send humans to Mars as early as 2035, aiming for a round trip that could last up to 500 days. This mission will explore Mars' geology and search for signs of past or present life. The Artemis program will first return humans to the Moon in 2026 to prepare for the Mars mission. Astronauts will live and work on the Moon to gain experience for the longer journey to Mars. NASA has developed new technology, including the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft, to support these missions. Robotic missions have provided valuable data, but human exploration is expected to answer key scientific questions about Mars.


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