How Long Does It Take to Get to Mars?

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

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[davide]

I really hope I live to see a human walk on Mars

[lordrefrigeratorintercoole]

its about 30min they say, but it depends on the traffic...

[wasinAlpha]

Nasa should 1st launch the god damn James Webb telescope! Then talk about mars

[sarvan]

We are looking forward to seeing you guys

[ajaybanstola]

Nasa will send humans to Mars by 2030. SpaceX: Hold my beer

[bryceroper]

Never tell humans something is hard or impossible to do. It will be seen as a challenge and for that reason I honestly think there is almost nothing that humanity can't achieve when it puts its mind to it. This is equally terrifying as it is something to be proud of.

[maludir]

2030? 🤔
Oh man, I really hope Musk is faster than this 😅

[SteelRhinoXpress]

i think we should go back to the moon first before we go to mars. setting up colonies on the moon first,  will teach us alot about living in space, so that we will be much better prepared to go on deep spaces missions like to mars. also, since the moon is really close to earth, getting to the moon will be a lot faster and cheaper to set up space colonies there, than on mars, which will allow us to start learning how to live in space sooner.

[smittyjohnson]

I care a lot more about what SpaceX is doing because they actually want to colonize Mars instead of just planting a flag and doing a few experiments. I'm pretty pumped about NASA's latest Martian rover though. Can't wait to see if the on board drone will actually fly.

[anthonyhargis]

Well, in my youth -- way, way back in the early 1960's -- I was promised a rocket pack. I'm still waiting, soo . . .

[lukasaoo]

Imagine America gets there and russias like hey we were waiting for u

[brennenmay]

With the right drugs it only takes about 20 minutes to get to Mars

[aravindcj]

Soon people will be adding "Earth" to their addresses

[tmarti]

One option is to bag it up. Literally, bag that spaceship up. Graphene ink is conductive and on the surface of a plastic bag, a massive bag, it can provide a magnetic shield, and even house a massive living space for plants. The bag can even be like bubble wrap, multi layered bubble wrap. However each camber is sealed and opened with magnetic and conductive inks. If a flat is detected sealant is just pumped into the intersecting bubble chamber. Safe enough for plants, to have enough time to grow.

[dinkmartini]

"We get there WHEN WE GET THERE!"

[YT-oosz]

Who is here after the Mars Perseverance Rover landing

[santiagoruiz]

I am currently reading 'The Martian' and in the book the trip lasts between 8 and 9 months... cool!

[AnimalFacts]

I love NASA, but they are no longer risk takers. I doubt they'll be the first to send men to Mars and I think 2030s is an overenthusiastic estimate for them.

[jakubpalinowski]

We all know why we're here, don't we?
Can't wait for the launch tommorow!

[jhaligo]

Shout out to you guys out there on earth with love from all of us here at mars