Daily News Article - March 1, 2013
1. a) Why does millionaire Dennis Tito say his proposed Mars trip is feasible decades ahead of any mission NASA would make?
b) Why would the spaceship traveling to Mars only orbit the planet and not land?
2. Why does Inspiration Mars think the crew should be a married couple?
3. What are the main challenges the mission faces?
4. a) How long will the round-trip to Mars take?
b) Why will the trip be made using relatively little fuel?
5. What is the goal for the mission, according to Mr. Tito?
6. Would you take the risk of making a flight to Mars? Explain your answer.