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Manned Mars Mission In 2014?

Posted by michael on from the opportunity-knocks dept.

simonj writes: "BBC News Online carried a report that, according to an American academic, the best time for a manned Mars mission will be in 2014. Apparently, Earth, Mars and Venus will be in alignment, allowing a gravitational slingshot manoeuvre."

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  1. Join NASA, see the world... by Fruny · · Score: 3

    Dear mom,

    I write you this letter while I'm on my way towards Venus. We decided that since our stay on Mars has been shortened, we could afford a quick trip there. Well, I'm not sure the boss will approuve our touring, and he might deduct it from our vacation time. We've also been told by locals that Neptune was nice this time of the year.

    Your loving son.

    PS. If I can manage to buy postcards, I'll send you one.

  2. I'm already in training for a Mars mission by Hairy_Potter · · Score: 5

    I spend over 8 hours a day in a small cubicle, getting all my social interaction fromn a computer, and eating from a vending machine.

    3 years in a telephone booth to Mars and back? No problem.