# How long does it take to get to the Moon? Mars? Jupiter?

How long does it take to get to the Moon? Mars? Jupiter? The answer is: it depends — and speed is only one factor. Travel times also depend on distance, fuel, physics and clever trajectory planning. From quick trips to the Moon to years-long voyages to the outer planets, every mission follows a unique path. Watch as a NASA scientist breaks down what it really takes to travel through space. Learn more about how we navigate the solar system: https://science.nasa.gov/learn/basics-of-space-flight/ Link to download this video: coming soon Scott Bednar, Pedro Cota, Jessie Wilde Editor: James Lucas Credit: NASA

- Kind: Short
- Year: 2025
- Runtime: 1 min
- By: NASA Headquarters
- Genres: Space
- Archive: [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:How_long_does_it_take_to_get_to_the_Moon%3F_Mars%3F_Jupiter%3F.webm)
- Licence or status: Public domain (as the archive states it)
- Credit: NASA Headquarters
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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