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I am not an expert on this. It would seem, though, that Mars would be by far a more difficult mission, even if the only difference is the far greater duration of the trip out and the trip back. We would have to design and build systems that could sustain the crew, propel the craft, and get them back safely. More time means an increased risk of system failures of one kind or another. More food, water and fuel would have to be stored, along with flawless atmosphere controls. There would probably also be more difficulty in landing a craft on Mars, given stronger gravity and different possible atmospheric conditions. Wouldn't it make more sense to send unmanned missions with more and more developed science on board than to send a crew? We will certainly get to Mars one day, and we may even colonize it. Making good use of the moon, while less exciting and inspirational than a Mars mission, seems to me to make MUCH more sense. For example, a sophisticated base on the moon would make a significantly more sensible platform from which to launch missions to Mars and beyond. Much larger payloads could be delivered; it would be much more efficient in the long haul.
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∙ 13y agoThe Moon is a lot closer.
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Is the moon closer to the sun than mars?
Since the Moon accompanies Earth, it basically has the same distance to the Sun as Earth does. Sometimes a bit closer, sometimes a bit farther, but this difference is insignificant. The Earth - and therefore the Moon as well - is closer to the Sun than Mars.
Closest planet to Mars?
the Earth The Earth is the closest planet to Mars. During the period of their orbits, Mars is 34 million mi (55 million km) away from the Earth at their closest and 249 million mi (400 million km) at their farthest to each other. Just for comparison, Mars gets within approx. 304 million mi (490 million km) to Jupiter at their closest. Interestingly enough, Jupiter is so far away from Mars that, at all times, Mars is closer to Mercury than it is to Jupiter.
Which one is bigger Phobos or Deimos?
Phobos, It is also the moon that orbits closer to Mars... yes i know Deimos is a loner.
Is Jupiter closer to earth than Mars?
Mars
What is the name of the biggest moon of Mars?
Phobos is the biggest moon of Mars.
What moon on Mars is getting closer?
Phobias is closest to mars
Is the moon closer to earth or is mars?
The Earth's distance from the moon or Mars is always changing. The closest the moon can get to Earth is 225,622 miles. The farthest it can get is 252,088 miles. The closest possible distance from Earth to Mars is 33.9 million miles. Therefore the Earth is always much closer to the moon than Mars, no matter where they are in orbit.
Is there any planet closer than Mars from earth?
the moon
Is mars next to the sun or moon?
Mars is closer to the Earth than to the sun by 150 million kilometers. The moon's orbit is definitely much, much less than 150 million kilometers. So, I conclude that the moon is closer to Mars than the Sun.
Which would be better for a space colony mars or the moon?
the moon because its closer to earth
What can you infer about why people explored the moon before mars?
It was closer, and therefore, easier to get to than Mars.
Is the moon closer to the sun than mars?
Since the Moon accompanies Earth, it basically has the same distance to the Sun as Earth does. Sometimes a bit closer, sometimes a bit farther, but this difference is insignificant. The Earth - and therefore the Moon as well - is closer to the Sun than Mars.
Why did the Americans choose to send their astronauts to the moon rather than mars?
The moon was closer. less money spent to reach moon, mars had a harsh invironment (Ect.)
Is the moon between earth and Mars?
No. The moon is closer to Earth than Mars is, but it orbits Earth independent of the motion of Mars. Sometimes the moon may appear right next to Mars in the sky while at other times it may be opposite Mars.
Is the moon or mars closter to the sun?
The moon is closer to the sun. Since the moon orbits Earth, it is always about the same distance from the sun as Earth is.
Is the Moon's orbital wobble changing from east west to north south and what will the effect be on Earth with Mars moving closer to the moon and is it pushing the moon closer to Earth?
The moon doesn't wobble, if you refer to the movement commonly called 'libration'. That is an apparent motion only, and not a true motion of the moon. There is both east/west libration and north/south libration, and they are independent of one another. Mars is not pushing the moon closer to earth. On average, the moon is very slowly moving farther and farther from the earth, not closer.
Which planets moon are closer to the earth than the sun?
Earth's (Luna) and Mars's (Diemos and Phobos).
