If NASA scraps the International Space Station prematurely, will there be sufficient political support for other large manned space programs such as a return to the Moon or an expedition to Mars?
A:
While the committee is not explicitly assessing political considerations, "sustainability" and "public engagement" are evaluation measures that the committee is using to evaluate the various options.
Q:
Will there be any consideration given to the old "Mars Direct" approach of sending an unmanned methane/oxygen generation facility followed by a manned landing two years later with the return trip fueled by that “locally produced” methane and oxygen?
A:
Yes.
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