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Getting to Mars requires overcoming massive gravitational and orbital hurdles:
Determining if Mars ever supported microbial life.
Testing technologies for landing large payloads and surviving the harsh environment. 2. Launch Logistics Mission to Mars
Studying the history and current state of the Martian atmosphere.
Before any rocket launches, mission planners must define clear goals. Common objectives for Mars Exploration include: known as "opposition
Earth and Mars align favorably only every 26 months . This alignment, known as "opposition," minimizes the fuel needed for the roughly 300-million-mile trip.
Using current chemical propulsion, the one-way journey typically takes 7 to 9 months . 3. The Martian Environment Challenges Mission to Mars
Mapping the surface minerals and understanding the planet's internal structure.
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