The First Human Mission to Mars in 2018
A press release issued late today indicated that a new organization,
Inspiration Mars Foundation, led by the first private space traveler,
Dennis Tito, would make a major announcement next Wednesday, February
27th concerning a 501 day mission to Mars.
The press release said the news conference next week would be
"detailing its plans to take advantage of a unique window of opportunity
to launch an historic journey to Mars and back in 501 days, starting in
January 2018. This "Mission for America" will generate new knowledge,
experience and momentum for the next great era of space exploration. It
is intended to encourage all Americans to believe again, in doing the
hard things that make our nation great, while inspiring youth through
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and
motivation."
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