That straightforward mission was accomplished 57 years ago, during the flight of Apollo 9. The next time NASA attempts something of the kind—during the planned flight of Artemis III in the summer of 2027—things will be a lot more complicated.

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Mars is a dusty place. Dust is circulated by everyday winds, whirlwinds called dust devils and larger dust storms raging at local, regional and global scales.