Boeing unveils concept designs for its Mars Transporter and Deep Space Habitat that will launch in t

A new generation of space stations which will allow humanity to reach out further into the universe could become a reality within the next three years. The first base - known as the Deep Space Gateway - will orbit between Earth and the moon and is expected to launch as early as 2020. The habitat will support critical research and open up opportunities for future exploration of deep space, as well as a return to the moon and missions to Mars. Nasa has teamed up with six companies to develop deep space vehicles as part of its NextSTEP program. More

(Source: Daily Mail - Apr 5)