American astronomer David Whitehouse is confident that man will fly to Mars in the next 15-20 years.
According to the scientist, for the flight and colonisation of the red planet, people will use the technology, which will first be tested on the Moon.
Uyathaus noted that both the Earth's satellite and Mars have ice, which in the future will help astronauts use it for drinking water and extracting air.
The astronomer has high hopes for the lunar mission, predicting that the experience will help in the exploration of Mars.
According to him, the journey to the red planet will be more difficult and longer, but he is confident of success. The American believes that the beginning of the conquest of Mars will be in the 2040s. The scientist said that NASA is actively developing technology that will help in this, reports the Daily Mail.
Earlier, Chinese scientists discovered under the surface of Mars some objects.