We have at last discovered traces of water on Mars. The mechanical arms of the Phoenix have scooped soil of the red planet into its laboratory and have examined it to reveal the presence of ice. Ice is nothing but solidified water. This has sent the earthlings into a tizzy – ice means water which means vegetation and life forms. The Martians might be green or violet in color for all we know – but, no one prevents us from planning our future sojourns to Planet Mars. Some of us must already have started to plan for Martian holidays, like the Dubai shopping festivals. Considering the time frame involved, it might take another 25 odd years to materialize. Therefore, business houses might market the package aggressively and offer options of one time investment for the coveted ticket to Mars or evolve a suitable EMI so that hopefuls might not feel the pinch of spending the equivalent of several lakhs of rupees for the trip. Like the insurance packages that take care of the higher education of your new born – that also is a 25 year period of advance planning with monthly or quarterly premiums.

Got $10K? Pack your bags for Mars.

http://blogs.chron.com/sciguy/archives/2006/05/got_10k_want_to.html

When is SpaceX going to Mars?

http://uplink.space.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=missions&Number=679153&page=9&view=col

http://prabir-ghose.sulekha.com/blog/post/2008/08/get-ready-for-a-martian-experience.htm