Estela Morais Westphalen
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Estela Morais Westphalen was an Editorial Intern for Encyclopaedia Britannica in 2026. Estela graduated from Brown University with a Master's in Public Affairs and a bachelor's degree magna cum laude in International & Public Affairs and Data Science. Originally from Brazil, her work spans international development, social entrepreneurship, and AI.
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On foot, in a straight line? 1,065 years. By car? 40 years. If your preferred mode of travel is a spacecraft—perhaps a wise choice—it should take you approximately nine months with current technology. To calculate how long (time) it would take to reach Mars, two factors are essential: distance and…
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