Barack Obama promises an expedition to Mars in a few years Onet.pl

Photo: YURI GRIPAS / Reuters Barack Obama

“we have Set a clear goal, which is crucial for the next Chapter in the history of America in space: sending humans to Mars in 30 years. this century and safely return them back to Earth, with the ultimate goal that someday they will stay there for a long time,” wrote Obama in a message posted on the website of CNN.

As the President noted, this week in Pittsburgh will be organized the White House meeting, where scientists, engineers and students can argue about the methods of intensification of space exploration.

Obama has indicated that if five years ago, American private companies were not engaged at all and sending space ships into orbit wokółziemską using its own launch vehicles currently account for over one third of the market for such services.

“getting to Mars will require the continued cooperation of the government with private investors, and we’re “experienced” – said the President of the United States, adding that in the next two years private companies will transport astronauts to the International Space Station.

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