Since the start of the 20th century, human beings have made strides in space explorations as well as scientific discoveries. Numerous scientists boast of having successful rides into space, with a vast majority destined for the moon. The urge to explore the unknown seems to have driven Elon Musk to plan for an expedition to Mars. A look at some images from SpaceX reveals an interplanetary transport system that goes far than the red planet. The system seeks to explore more than what the planet Mars has to offer, raising queries on the next frontier.
As most anticipate, ITS plans go further than the red planet. In his speech, Musk confirmed the company’s interest to experience the much-hidden treasures of the solar system, areas where most people have not traveled before. Europa seems to attract huge preference among the explorers and hence the most likely target after Mars. They confirmed that through the new artwork and the tweet. How well the plan materializes depends on the speed with which the company conducts the required preparations for departure.
An exciting yet challenging journey, whose success will revolutionize the human capacity to conquer the unknown. Previous explorations have found most of the destinations inhabitable, which might be the reason for short stints in such areas. Different theories show some form of life existing in Mars, and if that would be the case, the teams might take longer stints.
The most recent versions from SpaceX shows the ITS cruising deeper into the solar system, passing Jupiter’s great Red Spot and the Saturn Rings. The plan extends to other destinations such as Europa, Titans, and Enceladus among others. Nonetheless, the team’s success towards Mars is likely to lay the foundation to more expeditions. Before they can go to other destinations, the spacecraft need to reach Mars.
