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As the competition for Mars heats up, the landscape of space exploration is set to evolve significantly. Unlike the straightforward ethos of “planting a flag” during the moon race, colonizing Mars demands resilience and long-term survival strategies. Elon Musk may find the journey to Mars to be a crowded one, as China’s deliberate, strategic approach paints a picture of a future where multiple powers vie for a foothold on another world. This interplanetary competition will shape not only the future of space exploration but the very essence of humanity's reach into the cosmos.