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Earth and Mars align favorably only every 26 months . This alignment, known as "opposition," minimizes the fuel needed for the roughly 300-million-mile trip.

Mapping the surface minerals and understanding the planet's internal structure. Mission to Mars

Determining if Mars ever supported microbial life. Earth and Mars align favorably only every 26 months

Before any rocket launches, mission planners must define clear goals. Common objectives for Mars Exploration include: known as "opposition

The heavier the payload (rovers, habitats, or fuel), the more powerful the rocket must be to escape Earth's gravity.

Getting to Mars requires overcoming massive gravitational and orbital hurdles: