Why is mission?

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Test No. incompl/inter-31 "Life on Mars?", question 7

Researchers are also looking into the possibility of one day launching a manned ......... to Mars.

(a) sending
(b) mission
(c) destination
(d) explore

Test No. incompl/inter-31 "Life on Mars?", answer 7

Researchers are also looking into the possibility of one day launching a manned mission to Mars.

Correct answer: (b) mission

Your answer was: n/a
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what is a mission?

[Mister Micawber]

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A mission is an aerospace operation intended to carry out specific program objectives. (American Heritage Dictionary)
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