Human missions to Mars have been part of science fiction since the 1880s, and more broadly, in fiction, Mars is a frequent target of exploration and settlement in books, graphic novels, and films.

Sep 26, 2023 · NASA is advancing many technologies to send astronauts to Mars as early as the 2030s. Here are six things we are working on right now to make future human missions to the Red Planet possible.

Nov 18, 2024 · In 2023, NASA announced the crew of its upcoming Artemis II mission, which will be the first manned trip to the moon since 1972. The mission is expected to launch no earlier than September 2025,...

This list of crewed Mars mission plans is a listing of concept studies for a crewed mission to Mars during the 20th and 21st centuries. It is limited to studies done with engineering and scientific knowledge about the capabilities of then current technology, typically for high-budget space agencies like NASA.

Jul 17, 2020 · NASA is advancing many technologies to send astronauts to Mars as early as the 2030s. Here are six things we are working on right now to make future human missions to the Red Planet possible. 1. Powerful propulsion systems to get us there (and home!) quicker. Astronauts bound for Mars will travel about 140 million miles into deep space.

Oct 7, 2024 · To send people to Mars and return them safely to Earth, NASA has developed a new, very powerful launch vehicle called the Space Launch System and a new human carrier …

Sep 24, 2024 · SpaceX plans to launch about five unmanned Starship missions to Mars within two years, Elon Musk says. If these flights are completed successfully, the first manned mission could take place as early as 2028.

Apr 29, 2014 · Human missions to Mars will rely on Orion and an evolved version of SLS that will be the most powerful launch vehicle ever flown. A fleet of robotic spacecraft and rovers already are on and around Mars, dramatically increasing our knowledge about the Red Planet and paving the way for future human explorers.

Dec 1, 2014 · Astronauts aboard Orion will return to Earth with samples of the asteroid, having tested a number of collection tools and techniques we’ll use in future human missions to Mars or its moons.

Oct 8, 2024 · NASA has set an ambitious goal to send humans on a scientific mission to Mars, potentially as early as 2035. The mission would involve a round trip of six to seven months each way, covering about 402 million kilometres.