Trump's Ambitious 2029 Mars Mission Faces Significant Technical and Logistical Challenges

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- Trump aims to land astronauts on Mars by 2029, facing significant challenges.
- SpaceX targets uncrewed missions to Mars by 2026, but technology is untested.
- Starship's payload limitations pose major obstacles for Mars missions.
- Fuel production and radiation protection are critical concerns for astronaut health.
- Experts suggest a crewed Mars mission could be possible by the 2030s.
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