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That's not quite right.

Using a Hohmann transfer orbit [1], you get from Earth to Mars in about 9 months.

Using an Aldrin Mars cycler [2], you can get in as little as 75 days. Of course, the Aldrin Mars cycler requires more delta-v, but that's the point, if you have more delta-v you get there sooner.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hohmann_transfer_orbit

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_cycler




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