The White House ordered NASA to explore commercial ways to send humans to Mars

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a directive to NASA to investigate commercial pathways for human missions to Mars. The mandate requires the agency to develop methods for sending humans to the planet and ensuring their safe return to Earth.

This initiative is part of a new National Space Transportation Policy designed to expand the United States' capabilities in space travel. The directive focuses on leveraging private sector involvement to enhance the nation's overall capacity for deep space exploration.