During Donald Trump's inauguration speech, he announced plans for a Mars mission, aiming to plant the American flag on the planet by 2029. However, experts question the feasibility of this goal, given the challenges of human space travel and the need for advanced technology. NASA is currently focused on returning to the Moon with the Artemis missions, which are seen as crucial for preparing for Mars. Elon Musk, a key supporter of Trump's ambitions, aims to establish a human colony on Mars through SpaceX, but significant technological gaps remain. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)