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NASA plans to use ISS in preparation for flights to Mars

Washington, USA - Approved a trip to Mars in 2030

Work on the International Space Station (ISS) will be the focus of the US space program over the next ten years and will be the first step towards the planning of manned missions to Mars according to the words of the head of NASA, Charles Bolden. "ISS is a milestone for the future of space exploration for human and is also the main component of our human space program" said Bolden at the International...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1128030
Rome, Italy, 04/08/2011 13:30
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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