It is entirely unnecessary, and very expensive, to send humans to other planets because these missions could be accomplished just as well through robotics and other technology. NASA believes, probably correctly, that the average taxpayers are unwilling to support their projects unless humans are included on the trips.
Breukelen advocaat Reviewed by Breukelen advocaat on . New manned missions to Moon, Mars --- what do you think? Is anyone else excited about the new manned missions that NASA is planning to the Moon and Mars? Even though the missions are several years out, the systems are in development now. The shuttles will be retired in a few years and then NASA will shift to a new capsule-type vehicle called Orion to transport astronauts to space and back. The Orion capsule will be boosted into space using rocket systems derived from the shuttle boosters. For missions to the Moon, the capsule will dock with a Rating: 5