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The Future of Space Exploration: Beyond Mars
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850
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12 min
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The Future of Space Exploration: Beyond Mars
Prof. Alan Shepard
Science & Technology
Humanity stands on the precipice of an interplanetary era as autonomous probes and crewed missions prepare to venture deeper into the cosmos.Lunar outposts will serve as technological proving grounds before embarking on multi-year journeys toward Mars and the outer gas giants.
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Interplanetary exploration requires sustainable life-support systems2
Lunar staging grounds reduce delta-v requirements for deep space missions3
Robotic probes complement human exploration