Space exploration has become a significant field with the potential for manned missions to Mars becoming inevitable due to technological advancements. Extensive preparations are necessary for such missions, including spacecraft design, human survival strategies, and psychological considerations. Despite challenges, experts believe that humanity must explore beyond Earth for long-term survival, with the first manned mission to Mars potentially launching within the next two decades.
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Space exploration has become a significant field with the potential for manned missions to Mars becoming inevitable due to technological advancements. Extensive preparations are necessary for such missions, including spacecraft design, human survival strategies, and psychological considerations. Despite challenges, experts believe that humanity must explore beyond Earth for long-term survival, with the first manned mission to Mars potentially launching within the next two decades.
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Over the last few decades, space exploration (1) ______ (become) one of the most
ambitious fields of scientific research. With technological advancements, a manned
mission to Mars (2) ______ (consider) not only possible but inevitable. If scientists (3) ______ (not / develop) new propulsion systems, such a journey (4) ______ (take) several years. However, with modern innovations, astronauts (5) ______ (be / able) to reach the Red Planet in just a few months. Before any mission is launched, extensive preparations (6) ______ (need) to be made. First, a spacecraft (7) ______ (design) to withstand extreme conditions, as Mars' atmosphere (8) ______ (be) much thinner than Earth's. If proper materials (9) ______ (not / use) in construction, the spacecraft (10) ______ (be / destroy) during entry. Another challenge is human survival. In the absence of breathable air, astronauts (11) ______ (have / bring) oxygen supplies. Additionally, since Mars lacks liquid water, innovative systems (12) ______ (have / develop) to extract water from the planet’s surface. If no water (13) ______ (be / obtained), long-term colonization (14) ______ (not / be) possible. Psychological effects (15) ______ (also / need) to be considered, as the journey (16) ______ (take) months, and astronauts (17) ______ (be / isolate) from Earth. To minimize stress, extensive training programs (18) ______ (carry out) before departure. If astronauts (19) ______ (not / prepare) properly, they (20) ______ (could / struggle) to adapt. Furthermore, scientific experiments (21) ______ (conduct) to determine whether life ever existed on Mars. If traces of microbial life (22) ______ (find), it (23) ______ (revolutionize) our understanding of the universe. Some researchers believe that Mars (24) ______ (support) human life in the future, but only if terraforming technology (25) ______ (develop) successfully. Even though numerous challenges (26) ______ (face), experts argue that humanity (27) ______ (need) to explore beyond Earth to ensure long-term survival. If Earth’s resources (28) ______ (be / deplete) over time, Mars (29) ______ (become) a crucial alternative for colonization. (30) ______ (Weigh) the risks and rewards, many scientists believe that the first manned mission to Mars (31) ______ (launch) within the next two decades. Unless funding (32) ______ (cut) significantly, this goal (33) ______ (achieve) sooner than expected. Ultimately, the success of such a mission (34) ______ (depend) on international cooperation and continued scientific progress. (35) ______ (Pave) the way for future generations, humanity must take bold steps into the unknown. Answer Key (Suggested Answers) 1. has become 2. is considered 3. had not developed 4. would take 5. be able 6. must be 7. must be designed 8. is 9. are not used 10.could be destroyed 11.have to bring 12.must be developed 13.is not obtained 14.will not be 15.must also be considered 16.takes 17.will be isolated 18.should be carried out 19.are not prepared 20.could struggle 21.are conducted 22.are found 23.would revolutionize 24.could support 25.is developed 26.are faced 27.needs 28.are depleted 29.may become 30.Weighing 31.is to be launched 32.is cut 33.could be achieved 34.depends 35.Paving