A real Mars mission isn’t “months.” It’s 2–3 years, because you can’t just turn around and come back whenever you want. The trip out is usually 6–9 months, then you’re forced to wait 13–16 months on ...

Until recently, Mars was studied only through telescopes and some data that was recorded from early spacecraft. It was thought that Mars' polar regions were the only significant reservoirs of ice, ...

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Mars may soon welcome explorers seeking ice deposits crucial for human survival. Recent findings suggest significant ice reserves lie close to the surface, especially in areas between Arcadia and ...

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