Apparently a group in the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate put out the following white paper. If true, I have to say I agree with it and I think it’s in line with the “Mars First” option likely to be put forward by the Augustine Commission as one of several options. Hopefully these broader, more visionary options will trump the “Save Ares” crowd.

http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=32268