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Putting a Man on Mars: New Technology Requires New Cost Estimates
As NASA sets its sights on ambitious human missions to Mars, developing innovative technologies, such as crewed launch vehicles powered by nuclear thermal propulsion, becomes paramount. Faced with the challenge of estimating costs for such groundbreaking ventures without recent benchmarks, NASA turned to Galorath. Drawing from their work with NASA on the previously halted Constellation program and employing a semi-parametric method, Galorath crafted a credible cost estimate. This expertise underscored the feasibility of the Mars mission and ensured judicious resource allocation, fostering confidence in the mission’s success. Read article →