Jan 23, 2025 · How long it takes to get to Mars depends on the planetary position and available technology. Here we explore how long a trip to the Red Planet would take.

Feb 7, 2025 · NASA is advancing many technologies to send astronauts to Mars as early as the 2030s. Here are six things we are working on right now to make future human missions to the Red Planet …

Sep 25, 2025 · Curious about traveling to Mars? Learn how long a trip to Mars takes, the technology behind it, and the challenges astronauts would face on the Red Planet.

Mars orbital transfer guide: Learn interplanetary journey mechanics, mission types, and spacecraft navigation for Red Planet exploration.

Mar 7, 2025 · How long to get to Mars? What would it take to drive or walk to Mars and how long does it take space missions?

3 days ago · How Long Does It Take to Reach the Red Planet: A Journey to Mars The journey to Mars is not a quick trip; generally, it takes between six to nine months to reach the Red Planet using current …

Dec 31, 2024 · When we consider all the challenges involved in traveling to Mars, from fuel shortages and high-speed docking to landing on an alien world, it’s clear that colonizing Mars is no easy feat.

This video shows how to launch a spacecraft to Mars, including why launch opportunities occur roughly every 2 years. Credit: NASA/JPL

Chris explains the technical and societal challenges we face in traveling to Mars, including the ideal flight path required, the physics of slowing down and landing, and the risk of human life.

1 day ago · Paying Humanity’s Way to Mars Emerging technologies may eventually solve the “how” of getting astronauts to Mars. A separate dilemma is who will pay for it—and how to generate the …