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Today, Explained

Sailing a boat on an alien sea

Mar 11, 2019
Ellen Stofan, former chief scientist of NASA and current director of the National Air and Space Museum, dives into the future of space exploration. She discusses the critical role of water in Mars missions and the quest for extraterrestrial life. Stofan highlights NASA's plans beyond Mars, including potential human missions. She also contrasts public and private space initiatives, notably their combined impact on the landscape of exploration. Expect visions of innovative technologies like submarines on Titan, further fueling the excitement for what's out there in the universe.
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