A US safety panel is urging NASA to prioritize human exploration of the Moon before embarking on a manned mission to Mars. The recommendation comes amid growing concerns about the risks and challenges associated with sending humans to the Red Planet. While NASA’s Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon by 2025, the safety panel suggests that establishing a sustainable presence on the lunar surface would be essential for paving the way for future Mars missions.
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