SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 9, 2025Ars Technica

In a major new report, scientists build rationale for sending astronauts to Mars

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Scientists recommend a two-phase Mars mission: a 30-day human landing followed by a 300-day crewed mission. The report justifies sending astronauts over robots for priority research after 50 years of robotic exploration.

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