US tycoon plans mission to Mars

Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe US tycoon and first space tourist Dennis Tito has revealed plans to send a couple on a 501-day journey for a flyby mission to Mars in 2018 in an attempt to inspire future generations and revitalise American science. Tito said on Wednesday it was important that the mission take place in 2018 because the planets will be closest in their orbital paths. If the opportunity is missed the next chance would be in 2031. Tito sees the privately funded mission called Inspiration Mars Foundation as a great American undertaking, but he avoided giving any details about the expenses involved and where the money would come form. Al Jazeera's John Terrett reports from Washington DC. At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels. Social Media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Instagram: https://instagram.com/aljazeera/?ref=... Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajenglish Website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ google+: https://plus.google.com/+aljazeera/posts