One species, one planet: The moon is our ethical dress rehearsal for Mars

Published on August 12, 2026
Illustration representing NASA's moon-to-Mars ambitions. Credit: NASA

Bruce Jakosky, Scott Hubbard and their colleagues have given us a masterclass in pragmatic systems engineering. Their recent SpaceNews editorial titled “Laying the groundwork for the first human mission to […]

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