A manned Mars mission is within the grasp of existing technology (and has been for 40 years).
Fusion power isn't.
Mind that I'm not arguing for or against a manned mission to Mars. I don't think it would prove any tremendous benefits, though it would be most decidedly cool. I also believe that permanent or long-term Mars settlements are well beyond present technical capabilities.
But the difference here is political will and financing. Not underlying technical viability.
Fusion power isn't.
Mind that I'm not arguing for or against a manned mission to Mars. I don't think it would prove any tremendous benefits, though it would be most decidedly cool. I also believe that permanent or long-term Mars settlements are well beyond present technical capabilities.
But the difference here is political will and financing. Not underlying technical viability.