1 00:00:00,640 --> 00:00:06,080 NASA is sending humans to Mars as early as the 2030s 2 00:00:06,080 --> 00:00:09,160 Technology will make the mission possible 3 00:00:10,900 --> 00:00:14,700 Here are six things we are working on now 4 00:00:15,580 --> 00:00:19,560 1. Advanced propulsion systems 5 00:00:20,640 --> 00:00:26,120 To safely send astronauts on a two-year journey to Mars and back 6 00:00:26,640 --> 00:00:30,440 2. Inflatable landing gear 7 00:00:32,080 --> 00:00:37,960 To deliver heavier spacecraft than ever before 8 00:00:38,360 --> 00:00:42,440 3. High-tech spacesuits 9 00:00:43,880 --> 00:00:48,600 That are highly adaptable 10 00:00:49,760 --> 00:00:53,600 And have enhanced mobility 11 00:00:54,200 --> 00:00:57,840 4. A home and lab on wheels 12 00:00:59,720 --> 00:01:04,000 To travel around Mars and conduct experiments 13 00:01:05,240 --> 00:01:09,120 And live and work on another world 14 00:01:09,520 --> 00:01:13,280 5. Surface power systems 15 00:01:15,000 --> 00:01:19,480 That operate regardless of location or weather 16 00:01:20,080 --> 00:01:23,840 6. Laser communications 17 00:01:25,800 --> 00:01:29,520 To stay in touch with Earth 18 00:01:30,680 --> 00:01:35,240 And send more data at a time