Will NASA land a man on Mars by 2030? Next mission could provide significant clues

Will NASA land a man on Mars by 2030? That is the question being raised by scientists around the nation following an announcement by the U.S. space agency that it will return to Mars in 2020 in preparation for a manned mission by 2030. In a statement released late Tuesday of last week, NASA officials announced their latest plans for the Red Planet, saying they plan to use a pair of upcoming Mars missions to further expand their knowledge in preparation for a 2030 manned mission... To continue reading, subscribe to The Space Reporter today.

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