How Long Does It Take to Get to Mars?

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Mars could be our future home, but only if we figure out a faster way to get there.

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How Far Away is Mars?
https://www.space.com/16875-how-far-away-is-mars.html
“The distance to Mars depends on when you measure it, and which vantage points you’re considering. Just how far away is the Red Planet?”

NASA’s Nuclear Thermal Engine Is a Blast From the Cold War Past
https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/moon-mars/a18345717/nasa-ntp-nuclear-engines-mars/
“Nuclear thermal propulsion, which was studied in the Cold War for space travel, could make a comeback to fly humans to Mars.”

Basics of Space Flight | NASA
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/basics/chapter4-1/
“When traveling among the planets, it’s a good idea to minimize the propellant mass needed by your spacecraft and its launch vehicle. That way, such a flight is possible with current launch capabilities, and costs will not be prohibitive.”

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