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Andy Weir and his book ‘The Martian’ may have saved NASA and the entire space program – The Washington Post
Andy Weir isn’t just living a publishing dream. He may have also saved the space program in the process. I’ll try to defend that bold statement in a moment. But first, let’s look at the marvel that is “The Martian.” This book — placed on my desk by a colleague who was certain I’d find…
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Orion Spaceship Goes Long During First Test on the Road to Mars – NBC News.com
Orion Spaceship Goes Long During First Test on the Road to Mars – NBC News.com.
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NASA Plans Manned Mars Mission By 2035 | DARK MATTER SPACE
“Any future Mars mission would be fraught with difficulty, including the threat from high-levels of radiation once astronauts have landed, and Stofan claims NASA are still trying “to figure out how to adequately protect them.” Another challenge is presented by Mars’ thin atmosphere, which makes landing a colossal spaceship an incredibly difficult proposition. Scientists are…
