What are some of the reasons and motivations for Mars exploration?
• Comparative Planetology – By understanding Mars and its evolution, a better understanding of Earth will be achieved. • International Cooperation – An international Mars exploration effort potentially can bring about a sense of global unity. • Technological Advancement – The development of new and improved technologies for a Mars mission will enhance the lives of those on Earth while encouraging high-tech industry. • Inspiration – The human Mars exploration mission will test our technological abilities. Our ingenuity will also be tested, and our accomplishments will serve to inspire future generations. • Investment – The cost of a crewed Mars exploration mission is reasonable when compared with the costs of other current societal expenditures. • Human Evolution – Mars is the next logical step in the expansion of the human race into the stars. Do you think we should explore Mars? Click here for a paper on why we should explore Mars by Dr. Michael Duke of the NASA Johnson Space Flight C
