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  Op-ed | Humans to Mars in 20 Years: A Faster, Better, Cheaper Sequel?

  In the 1990s, NASA’s Faster, Better, Cheaper mantra almost drove the U.S. robotic Mars exploration program into oblivion. And the recent drumbeat from “boots on Mars” advocates appears to have human spaceflight headed toward the same end circa 2033, if not sooner.

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  Commentary | To Explore or Pioneer?

  A NASA white paper says: “Explorers go with the intent of returning to tell their story and point the way for future forays. Pioneers go with the intent to establish a permanent presence.”

• Commentary | Tales of Recent U.S. Space Exploration Insufficiency

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  A Shuttle Orbiter Curatorial Policy Recommendation

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