Obama wants to send people to Mars by 2030s

Barack Obama has vowed to help send people to Mars within the next two decades, working with private companies to achieve his goal. "We have set a clear goal vital to the next chapter of America's story in space: sending humans to Mars by the 2030s and returning them safely to Earth, with the ultimate ambition to one day remain there for an extended time," Mr Obama said. In an opinion piece for CNN, the President said involving private companies is crucial.