The Way to Mars

in #science7 years ago

The Earth is in danger, humanity will be saved only by the colonization of Mars! This thesis, which previously sounded only in fantasy novels, today has become the subject of a thorough study of many scientists. Immediately in several countries of the world work is underway, the purpose of which is to send a man to Mars and teach him how to survive in the conditions of the Red Planet.

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Today Falcon Heavy is really the most powerful booster in the world. On a low reference orbit, it can withdraw almost 64 tons of cargo - 2.5 times more than other "mass-produced" rockets flying into space.

There were rockets and helper in the history of space exploration. For example, Saturn V, which from 1967 to 1973 served the US lunar program, could lead to a low orbit of 140 tons.

According to representatives of SpaceX, Falcon Heavy was never planned for manned flights with a landing on Mars and the subsequent launch and return to Earth.

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The advancements in technology make me wish I was born 50 years later... or more. The tech advancements in my lifetime were amazing can’t image what will happen in the next.