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Should trillions of dollars be spent trying to go to the Moon and Mars?
Poll: Should we spend the money to go to Mars?
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SUMMARY
The discussion centers on the financial implications of space exploration, specifically the potential investment in missions to Mars and the Moon. Participants highlight the European Space Agency's (ESA) Aurora project, which aims to land astronauts on Mars by 2033. The conversation suggests collaboration between NASA and ESA as a cost-effective strategy for achieving these ambitious goals, emphasizing the importance of shared resources over national pride in being the first to arrive on Mars.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of space exploration funding and budgeting
- Familiarity with NASA and ESA missions
- Knowledge of the Aurora project and its objectives
- Awareness of international collaboration in space programs
- Research the ESA Aurora project and its timeline for Mars exploration
- Explore NASA's current and future missions to Mars
- Investigate the financial models for international space collaboration
- Learn about the technological advancements required for human Mars missions
Aerospace engineers, space policy analysts, and anyone interested in the economics of space exploration and international collaboration in scientific endeavors.