Saturday, January 8, 2011

NASA's vision of manned Mars exploration: more than a dream?

NASA's vision of manned Mars exploration: more than a dream?
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In this artist's concept of a future Mars mission, two explorers stop to inspect a robotic lander and its small rover after driving a short distance from their landing site. This stop also allows the crew to check out the life support systems of their rover and space suits within walking distance of the base.
The Vision for Space Exploration calls for NASA to return to the Moon and eventually explore Mars and beyond.
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Credit: NASA/Pat Rawlings, SAIC

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