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Are we ready for humans to travel to Mars?

Are we ready for humans to travel to Mars?16 oct26 min

Mark Shelhamer, former chief scientist of NASA's Human Research Program, explores the physical, psychological and engineering challenges of sending humans to Mars. He discusses what we still need to learn about long-duration spaceflight and how preparing for the journey could improve healthcare on Earth.