Mars Base 101: How astronauts could make the most of a 30-day Red Planet stay - Space.com

Mars explorers could get a lot done in a month, experts say.

NASA is evaluating a first human stay on the surface of Mars that would last 30 Earth days or so.  Scientists and engineers are debating how to best use that month on the Red Planet. Should the Mars… [+7126 chars]

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