Assignment:
Exploration of Mars
Do some research on NASA and the U.S. government's goals for sending a human to Mars. Find the answers to the following questions:
• What are our goals for Mars exploration (i.e. by when do we hope to reach Mars and what do we want to find out about it)?
• What obstacles must be overcome to have a successful manned trip to Mars?
• What is the scientific value of going to Mars?
After doing your research, take a position on Mars travel. Do you think we should spend billions of dollars to explore Mars? Why or why not?