Earth orbit space station and culminates in permanent facilities on the Moon and Mars. This chapter focuses on the evolutionary approach to space development, including lunar and martian bases, since it is the scenario in which lunar and Mars soils have the greatest applicability. The Phobos mission could be an excellent precursor to a piloted Mars landing mission. The Mars expeditions are much more complicated than the Phobos Expedition from several standpoints. For permanent lunar and Mars bases, maximum possible closure of life support systems must be provided, and significant improvements over Space Station Freedom life support systems desirable for Mars transfer vehicles. Many activities can be performed without human intervention or with perhaps only consultative responsibilities. This balance between humans and machines needs to be carefully considered to obtain the optimum evolving synergy to improve the economic viability of permanent settlements.
Options for the Human Settlement of the Moon and Mars
01.01.1989
22 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Options for the human settlement of the moon and Mars
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