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Re:NASA: We're sending humans to Mars by higherpurpose on Tuesday December 02, 2014 @02:40PM (#8689330)
Sure, but you don't need to send humans from the first try, though. First send the robots to build up the bases, then you can send humans in those comfy bases with Internet connection, large screens and 3D-printed pizza.
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Re:NASA: We're sending humans to Mars by waterlesscloud on Tuesday December 02, 2014 @02:52PM (#8689407)
We're about 40 years after the first success, much less attempt.
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Re:NASA: We're sending humans to Mars by danielweber on Tuesday December 02, 2014 @04:16PM (#8689957)
The reference mission for Mars for over 15 years has been to send the hab and a return vehicle in one launch window, and then send the humans in the second. The humans will know before they lift-off that the return vehicle is fully-stocked and waiting for them and has survived landing.
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