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The only other “outer space landform” besides Earth that a human has stepped foot on is the moon. However, there are currently efforts that are being developed to change that long-standing statement. As science and technology advance we are able to send humans closer and closer to other planets. Sometime between Dec. 25, 2017 and Jan. 5 2018, NASA will be launching a married couple toward Mars to take advantage of a rare and favorable alignment of Mars and Earth. The couple would cruise within 100 miles of the Red Planet’s surface for 501 days in space. Inspiration Mars officials say that the flyby mission will help inspire the next generation of researchers and engineers, preserving America’s competitive edge in science and technology. It should also lay the foundation for even more ambitious manned exploration of the solar system.

            The next manned space mission is the Mars One project. Mars One is a not-for-profit foundation that will establish a permanent human settlement on Mars. Mars One will establish a permanent human settlement on Mars. Crews of four will depart every two years, starting in 2024. Their first unmanned mission will be launched in 2018. The Mars One mission plan consists of cargo missions and unmanned preparation of a habitable settlement, followed by human landings. In the coming years, a demonstration mission, communication satellites, two rovers and several cargo missions will be sent to Mars. These missions will set up the outpost where the human crew will live and work.

            These two space missions will test the intelligence, adaptability, and durability of the human race. We will gain more knowledge and insight about space and the habitability of our planet. Pushing the limits of our existence.