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Perseverance reached Mars for about $2.7 billion, while a crewed expedition could cost hundreds of billions because humans require years of life support, protection, supplies and a way home—although the frequently quoted $500 billion figure is only a rough historical estimate, not a settled NASA price tag.
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1279+ words) Perseverance's planned $2.7 billion life-cycle cost covered a one-way robotic mission. A human Mars campaign adds years of life support, heavy landing, ascent and return, while old $500 billion figures describe broader programmes rather than a settled price for one expedition....