Astronomy Cast Ep. 752: Should We Go to the Moon or Mars Next?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTCFrv-2O0A


Streamed live on Apr 16, 2025.


Hosted by: Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela L. Gay


There is an ongoing debate on where NASA should go next with
humans: to the Moon or Mars. (Or maybe an asteroid or one of
Mars’ moons). We are on the verge of sending humans back to the
Moon. At the same time others would prefer we focus our
exploration on Mars. It’s a tough choice because there are costs
and benefits to both. Let’s try to give this conversation some
nuance. Let's discuss the reasons for each of these worlds.


 


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