How long does it take to get to Mars? A straight forward question might not have as straight forward of an answer. Typically, if you ask this question you will get an answer of about 7-8 months. But is that correct? The Answer is sometimes, and maybe.
So, if we start with an expert on how long it takes to get to Mars and the types of things that impact a mission. Possibly one of the best-known expert organizations in the world is National Aeronautics and Space Administration or better known as NASA. NASA has had their fair share of robotic missions to Mars, some successful and others not so successful.
According to NASA, it depends on how you go. There are several things that impact the duration of the trip to Mars. A few factors include
1. What kind of rocket is used and what technologies are available?
2. Where the Earth is as compared to Mars.
3. How fast you go and how much fuel you want to use.
