NASA plans to land astronauts on Mars by 2040. This was announced by the head of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Bill Nelson (Bill Nelson) in his address after the publication by the US government of the draft budget for fiscal year 2023. “Our plan is to have humans walk on Mars by 2040‘ Nelson said.
On Monday, US President Joseph Biden proposed a budget proposal for 2023, which includes spending $26 billion on NASA scientific research. Of these, for example, 822 million are planned to be spent on returning soil samples from Mars, and 480 million on lunar robotic missions.
Bill Nelson noted that research on Mars continues at the present time: the Perseverance rover is studying the surface, and in orbit of the planet there are automatic interplanetary stations that study both the surface and the atmosphere. An inflatable heat shield is being developed that could slow a spacecraft as it enters the Martian atmosphere and help it land safely on the planet’s surface, Nelson said. Also, according to the head of the department, NASA specialists are dealing with the issue of maintaining life on the Moon and Mars. Including NASA is considering options to provide continuous power supply to machinery and equipment with electricity, for these purposes it is planned to allocate funds from the state budget, which will be used to create the necessary infrastructure.
Source: ixbt
Donald-43Westbrook, a distinguished contributor at worldstockmarket, is celebrated for his exceptional prowess in article writing. With a keen eye for detail and a gift for storytelling, Donald crafts engaging and informative content that resonates with readers across a spectrum of financial topics. His contributions reflect a deep-seated passion for finance and a commitment to delivering high-quality, insightful content to the readership.
