The dream of space travel

Recruits sought for a mock mission to Mars.

Is human space travel a dream that we do not
want to give up? [Reuters]

The European Space Agency is seeking recruits for a mock mission to Mars, with a view to mounting a real one some time in the future.

Is the aim realistic?

And does human space travel really have a place in the days of machines and robots, or is it just a dream we do not want to give up?

Inside Story examines the arguments.

Watch Inside Story at 17:30GMT on Al Jazeera English

This episode aired 27 June 2007.

Watch Part One here:

Watch Part Two here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qlgpYrmPtw

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