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In a pioneering move, an autonomous space station will be established in orbit around Mars, acting as a vital waystation for future missions and providing a resting point for astronauts returning to Earth.
Pre-Deployment and Human Missions to Mars
Before humans can travel to Mars, NASA plans multiple supply drops to ensure all necessary materials are available upon their arrival. These cargo missions will begin with the Artemis 10 mission, which includes deploying Mars cargo stages into lunar orbit. Successful landing techniques will need to be developed to ensure safe descents onto the Martian surface, utilizing advanced methods similar to those employed in landing the Perseverance rover.