Not trying to derail, but since you posted this in FEG instead of the science section, I can only assume you want to discuss the information in your post. Why did they make it to the moon back in the 60s with only a few years of preparation, but it supposedly will be almost 60 years later just to get to Mars? I know Mars is farther away than the moon, but really, 60 years? Look how much technology has advanced since the moon landings.