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I don't think the purpose is to develop an actual plan that will be used so much as inspire writers and students. It's a PR stunt meant to drum up interest and

by flogic 11y ago

I don't think the purpose is to develop an actual plan that will be used so much as inspire writers and students. It's a PR stunt meant to drum up interest and maybe help a couple of kids. Not that there is anything wrong with that, public interest helps them pry money from congress.

archon 11y ago
Yes. This is to get people to start thinking about manned Mars missions as a real possibility. Any useful ideas they get out of this program would be an unexpected side benefit.