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Podcast: Open to Debate
Episode: Should the U.S. Prioritize Settling Mars?
Description: NASA, SpaceX, and other private companies are working on plans to make Mars humanityâs next frontier. However, should settling Mars be one of Americaâs priorities? Those arguing âyesâ say the U.S. should do it first before China does, and it would lead to new advances in science and technology. But those against doing so say there are big issues that would make colonization difficult for humanity. Now we debate: Should the U.S. Prioritize Settling Mars?  Arguing Yes: Eric Berger, Senior Space Editor at Ars Technica Arguing No: Shannon Stirone, Freelance Scie...