Rationale behind certain aspects of Space exploration

[X11400]

TL;DR

What do we do?

If one were trying to look for life outside of our planet, would it be more logical to start off on Mars or to go elsewhere?

 

[davenn]

Summary:: What do we do?

If one were trying to look for life outside of our planet, would it be more logical to start off on Mars or to go elsewhere?

You are aware that we (mankind) is exploring Mars ?

I really don't see what you are getting at ?

 

[fresh_42]

You are aware that we (mankind) is exploring Mars ?

I really don't see what you are getting at ?

... and looking for organic compounds elsewhere, not to mention SETI.

 

[berkeman]

The OP is on vacation from the PF for 10 days (nothing to do with this thread). Perhaps he will want to continue this discussion then.