Science
Why are so many nations blasting off to Mars? – Sydney Morning Herald
International travel is largely grounded, yet interplanetary travel is taking off. Why are nations heading to the red planet? And when will humans follow?
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For the past eight years, scientists have been driving a nuclear-powered robot the size of a car across the surface of Mars. While its not the first to touch down, NASAs Curiosity rover is the last still manning its post on a planet now littered with the skeletons of failed or expired missions.
But its about to get some company.
In July, three new rockets blasted off for the red planet the United States has sent its next NASA rover, Perseve…
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