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kleinbl00 · 2905 days ago · link · · parent · post: Possible Biosignatures Found in Spirit Rover's Data
The trick is getting back up the gravity well. I'm sure Kerbal Space Program could tell you. The fact that the Soviets started their discussion with an N1 does not fill me with confidence that it can be done economically. Something something 16 tons of hydrogen delivered to the surface of Mars. Something something fully-loaded Falcon 9 on the fucking surface.