# NASA Prepares for Mars Launch From Moon By Anni | Published 2006-12-08 | Science Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasa-prepares-for-mars-launch-from-moon References: [kajgana](http://www.kajgana.com) & [bloomberg](http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=a1fkrtOxT19w&refer=us) Pack your bags we are going to Mars! Hey, it's not a joke because [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longterm-lunar-exploration) plans to build a [solar-powered base on the moon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-trip1) and use it as a launch point for [missions to Mars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-nasa-watch-concept). After the initial trips, astronauts will take 180-day missions to prepare for longer voyages to Mars. In fact, researchers have showed that Mars has flowing water on its surface, and that significantly increased the possibility of life on the planet. **Implications** - NASA is preparing to launch from to moon to get to MARS. The government agency has intentions of building a solar base on the moon to facilitate voyage to Mars. "NASA can learn to use the moon's natural resources to live off the land," the space agency said in a press statement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Moon-based Solar-powered Base:** Building a base on the moon for interplanetary launch. - **180-day Missions:** Preparing astronauts for longer voyages through extended missions. - **Possibility of Life on Mars:** Increasing interest and exploration to determine if there has ever been life on Mars. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Space Exploration:** Utilizing new technology to expand the human presence beyond earth's atmosphere. - **Renewable Energy:** Building infrastructure to harness and utilize renewable energy sources on celestial bodies. - **Environmental Research:** Exploring the habitability of other planets and searching for signs of life. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Long-Term Lunar Exploration Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longterm-lunar-exploration.md) - [Space-Launching Science Missions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-glenn-1.md) - [Experimental Moon Landing Missions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ispace.md) - [3D-Printed Moon Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-surface-base.md) - [Moon-Exploring Advanced Spacesuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemis-iii-spacesuits.md) - [Moon-Bound Architectural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonhouse-project.md) - [Launch Pad Transportation Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemis-mission-2.md) - [Regenerative Fuel Spatial Rovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-cruiser.md) - [Inflatable Moon Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blompod.md)