Mission to Mars?

The three astronauts of Apollo 11: Neil Armstong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, have been making public appearances today in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. (It should be noted that it is rare for Neil Armstrong to make a public appearance.)

During one such public appearance Michael Collins, pilot of the Apollo 11 command module, advocated the need for a manned mission to Mars. Collins in particular emphasized that a potential return trip to the moon in coming years would only delay a much more important mission to Mars.

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