US aims for crewed Mars mission early 2030s

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The US plans to send a crewed mission to Mars in the early 2030s. Acting NASA head Sean Duffy stated the goal is to build a lunar base first, then embark on the eight-month Mars journey. A lunar flyby and landing mission with four astronauts is scheduled for spring 2026. This aligns with Elon Musk's SpaceX ambitions for a Starship Mars launch in late 2026, potentially leading to a crewed landing by 2029 or 2031. Previous administrations also expressed interest in Mars exploration.


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