SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 6, 2026TechEBlog

An Asteroid’s Old Orbit Opens a Quicker Route to Mars

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Asteroid 2001 CA21's orbit, nearly aligned with Earth's, enables an unusually efficient Mars route. A 2031 mission exploiting this geometry could complete a round trip in just 153 days, versus the typical two years.

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