[FPSPACE] Russian Dreams Of Reaching Mars First

[LARRY KLAES]

Russian Dreams Of Reaching Mars First

Moscow, Russia (UPI) Oct 30, 2006

The 1920s are remembered not only for their political upheavals, but also 
for a new interest in exploring other planets. Imaginative authors of all 
calibers wove intricate fantasies about exploring the length and breadth of 
Mars in their books. The budding movie industry made its contribution, too. 
But it is only a century later, in the 2020s, that humankind has hope of 
finally touching down on the Red Planet.

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