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NASA, SpaceX and China race toward first crewed Mars missions

Original: When will humans go to Mars? NASA, SpaceX and China are all working toward crewed Mars missions, but radiation, life sup

NASA, SpaceX and China are all developing plans for crewed missions to Mars, with the 2030s seen as a possible window for the first attempts. Major hurdles remain, including radiation exposure, life support systems, long travel times and landing heavy spacecraft on the Martian surface.

Why now: Renewed attention on Mars timelines as space agencies and private companies advance their exploration programmes.

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• When will humans go to Mars? NASA, SpaceX and China are all working toward crewed Mars missions, but radiation, life support, long travel times and landing heavy spacecraft remain major challenges. The 2030s could show whether human Mars exploration is finally ready to move… · nexthorizon · 2

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