1952 - Wernher von Braun discusses the technical details of a manned exploration of Mars in The Mars Project.
1953 - Colliers Magazine publishes a series of articles on man's future in space, igniting the interest of people around the world. The series includes numerous articles by Ley and von Braun, illustrated by Chesley Bonestell.
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