50 Years Ago Planetary Science

Setting sights on Mars — a half-century ago

Excerpt from the November 28, 1964, issue of Science News Letter

artist's concept of a boot print on moon and Mars

RED PLANET ASPIRATIONS  Fifty years ago, the Space Sciences Board has recommended that the United States make Mars, not the moon, its main concern in space.

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By Christopher Crockett

- More than 2 years ago

cover of the November 28, 1964 issue

New space goal — Mars: The Space Sciences Board has recommended that the United States make Mars, not the moon, its main concern in space.