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Mars landings require a fully automated seven minute sequence of heat shields, parachutes, and rockets, since thin atmosphere, entry speeds of 13,000 mph, and Earth communication delays make real time human control impossible during descent.
By Leo Farrell, Senior Writer, Red Planet Bound Landing a craft on Mars is one of the most scientifically advanced feats of engineering humanity has ever pulled off. A handful of rovers have touched down, and these successes, along with modern efforts like the Artemis II mission, signify the leaps and bounds researchers have made in forging resilient spacecraft. Eventually, a human will set foot on the red planet because of a next-generation machine, thanks to the years of research... READ MORE >
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