February 28, 2013

Artistic concept of the Inspiration Mars Foundation starship that should carry astronauts to Mars (Image courtesy Inspiration Mars Foundation)

Yesterday, at a press conference, millionaire Dennis Tito officially announced the project of its Inspiration Mars Foundation to send two astronauts on a journey to Mars and back. According to his intentions, the mission is supposed to start in early 2018 to take advantage of the closeness between the Earth and Mars and last 501 days.