A new study suggests that future missions to Mars could be completed far more quickly than previously thought, potentially cutting travel times to just over five months for a full round trip. By analysing the path of a near-Earth asteroid, astronomers have identified a possible shortcut through space that could reshape how interplanetary travel is planned.
Currently, reaching Mars is a lengthy and carefully timed process. Traditional missions take about seven to ten months just to travel one way, largely because spacecraft must follow fuel-efficient paths that align with the orbital positions of Earth and Mars.
