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NASA wants people on Mars within 25 years
But the technological and medical hurdles are immense
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How to drive a robot on Mars
The Curiosity rover executes the commands, moving slowly to its designated position
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First to red planet will become Martians: Canada astronaut
Current predictions are that humans will reach Mars in the coming decades
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More building blocks of life found on Mars
From 3.5 billion-year-old rocks on the surface of the Red Planet
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NASA to fly a helicopter on Mars
The altitude record for a helicopter flying here on Earth is about 40,000 feet
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NASA counts down to liftoff of Mars lander, InSight
If all goes as planned, the lander should settle on the Red Planet on November 26
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Space bases could preserve civilization in World War III: Elon Musk
There is "some probability" that there will be another Dark Ages, particularly if there is a third world war
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SpaceX poised to launch 'world's most powerful rocket'
Launch hailed by industry experts as a game-changer, has potential to propel company to forefront of modern space race
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US tests nuclear power system to sustain astronauts on Mars
Technology could power habitats and life-support systems, enable astronauts to mine resources, and recharge rovers
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New island offers clues in search for life on Mars: NASA
This comes after US President on Monday directed NASA to send Americans to the Moon for the first time since 1972
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