how long does it take for a man and a spacecraft to get to mars
The total journey time from Earth to Mars takes between 150-300 days depending on the speed of the launch, the alignment of Earth and Mars, and the length of the journey the spacecraft takes to reach its target. It really just depends on how much fuel youâre willing to burn to get there. More fuel, shorter travel time. The History of Going to Mars. The first spacecraft ever to make the journey from Earth to Mars was NASAâs Mariner 4, which launched on November 28, 1964 and arrived at Mars July 14, 1965, successfully taking a series of 21 photographs. Mariner 4âs total flight time was 228 days.