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In the reading passage, there is ample point to support the author's point that a manned mission to Mars goes along with severe issues. However, the professor in the lecture gives
several points as a rebuttal to the author' suggestion.
First, the lecturer declares that sound technology can solve the problem caused by dust storm on Mars. If the sound machine emits certain sound including high pitch, it works on the surface and blows away the micro dust particles. This casts doubt on the writer's assertion that dust covering Mars is so harmful for both machinery and human that travel to Mar is undesirable.
Second, the professor suggests that an astronaut can take care of the psychological health crisis with various means. The astronaut takes a large amount of mental training to avoid loneliness on the lengthy travel. In addition, while traveling to Mars, it it possible for the astronaut to utilize counselling programs such as a video therapy. This disputes the author's point that the mental issue of the sole trip to Mars is a lethal hardship to get over with.
Lastly, the professor asserts that financial aids from other nations make a manned mission to Mars possible. International partnership can be formed and the financial lack of the missions is able to be covered by the collaboration from the partnership. There is an precedent example of the astronomy voyage which got aid from 15 different countries. The countries offer the financial funds to the trip out of the earth since they will have benefit from a technology advancement of the trip. This refutes the author's point that the financial pressure of a manned Mars expedition is too serious to continue for a single country.