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Can we really have humans on Mars within a decade? Only time can tell, but here is a video that explains the four challenges that must be addressed in order to have a manned mission to Mars. It also discusses how government programs and private companies are addressing them. The future is much closer than we might expect.
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Instructional Ideas
- Research how close we are to a Mars mission from NASA or a private company
- Challenge students to come up with their own plans addressing the four points included in the video
Classroom Considerations
- Be aware that comments are open to the public and sometimes contain conspiracy theories
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Connects to current mission plans to explore Mars
- Includes closed captioning for the hearing impaired
Cons
- None