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Human exploration of mars: the reference mission of the nasa mars exploration study team
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
|---|---|
| Editor | Hoffman, Stephen J. Kaplan, David I. |
| Copyright Year | 1997 |
| Description | Personnel representing several NASA field centers have formulated a "Reference Mission" addressing human exploration of Mars. This report summarizes their work and describes a plan for the first human missions to Mars, using approaches that are technically feasible, have reasonable risks, and have relatively low costs. The architecture for the Mars Reference Mission builds on previous work of the Synthesis Group (1991) and Zubrin's (1991) concepts for the use of propellants derived from the Martian Atmosphere. In defining the Reference Mission, choices have been made. In this report, the rationale for each choice is documented; however, unanticipated technology advances or political decisions might change the choices in the future. |
| File Size | 11829728 |
| Page Count | 236 |
| File Format | |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19980037039 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t8qc4zf3p |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1997-07-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Lunar And Planetary Exploration Interplanetary Trajectories Manned Mars Missions Risk Mission Planning Mars Surface Nasa Space Programs Mars Atmosphere Cost Analysis Mars Landing Interplanetary Flight Mars Exploration Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Technical Report |
