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greedo · 4992 days ago · link · · parent · post: Have robots closed the window on human space exploration?
This article talks about the cost and risk of human Mars exploration: http://www.space.com/11417-mars-missions-space-travel-challe...
This part made me very sad: "If sufficient funding is made available, then scientists (and) engineers should be able to develop and integrate the required EDL components necessary for human Mars missions within the next 30 years. If not enough resources are allocated, this timeline might not be feasible." 30 years! Robots are going to be discussing space exploration in 30 years. :(