Abstract
The process of policy making is expected to be a rational process. Usually, the process involves a clear identification of the problem/issue at hand followed by overall assessment of the problem and recognition of the probable options and finally suggesting specific time-bound solutions. However, when the problems are complex, solutions are hard to come around and that at times even there is no clarity about the desired outputs, then the process of policy planning becomes extremely complicated. In many cases, technological and financial limitations restrict the process of policy planning. The process of policy planning could also be “political” where views, ideas, perceptions, lobbying, interest groups and way of negotiations play a vital role towards reaching a definitive conclusion.
Mars is there, waiting to be reached.
Buzz Aldrin
*Buzz Aldrin was the second person to walk on the Moon, quoted in http://www.jamiefosterscience.com/education/podcasts/students/Samantha_Carroll/visit2mars/SamanthaCarrollVisit2Mars.pdf, accessed on Apr 2, 2013.
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Ghosh A. A scientist working on NASA’s Mars programme has expressed this opinion while speaking with the author.
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She is professor at the naval war college, USA and author of several books on space security.
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Lele, A. (2014). Why Mars?. In: Mission Mars. SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-1521-9_2
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