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From where we are now (early 2012), the next step in that direction requires that
the general public be made interested in Space Travel and Exploration again, in
contrast to today's complete public indifference.
At the present time, there is no budget, funding, program, design activity, engineering,
schedule, program, research, experimentation, or development of any kind underway
with the purpose of working toward a manned mission to Mars, and a significant portion
of the general public is convinced that NASA's budget is a complete waste of money,
and that this country must stop "shooting all that money into space when there are
more important things to spend it on at home".
Hundred$ of billion$ of dollar$ in defense (Pentagon) cut$ have just been annnounced
as I write this. I'm willling to go out on a limb and predict that there will be no groundswell,
no outpouring of grass-roots demand, to increase the budget for space exploration by a
similar amount, any time soon.
What else can I help you with?
What is the red planet next to earth?
The red planet next to Earth is Mars. It is the fourth planet from the Sun and is known for its red color caused by iron oxide, or rust, on its surface. Mars is being explored by robotic spacecraft and is a target for potential future human missions.
What two planets are next to Jupiter?
The two planets next to Jupiter are Saturn and Mars. Saturn is located immediately next to Jupiter, followed by Mars.
What planet is Mars next to?
The next one in is Earth, the next one out is Jupiter, although there is a dwarf planet in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter called Ceres.
Is Uranus next to Mars?
No, Uranus is not next to Mars. Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun in our solar system, while Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. They are not located close to each other in terms of distance.
What is the next planet out from sun after earth?
Mars follows Earth as the next planet out from the sun.
Does people live in mars 100 years?
As of now, there are no people living on Mars. There are plans for manned missions to Mars in the future, but it is not predicted to happen within the next 100 years. Extensive research and technological advancements would be needed to sustain human life on Mars for long periods of time.
What two planets are next to Mars?
The two planets that are the closest to Mars is Earth and Jupiter.
What planet is next to three planets away from mars?
The planet next to three planets away from Mars is Earth. In order, it would be Mars, asteroid belt, Jupiter, Saturn, and then Earth.
How do you say next March in French?
To say "next March" in French, you can say "le mois de mars prochain" or "mars prochain."
What planet is right after earth?
Venus is the next planet toward the Sun. Mars is the next planet away from the Sun.
What planets are next to your planet?
Venus and mars are next to earth
Is Mars right next to the sun?
No, Mars is actually the fourth planet from the sun.
