The concept of the Mars airplane was developed as a potential vehicle for unmanned Mars exploration. It is suggested that its most appropriate use would be as an unmanned adjunct to a manned mission. Functions such as reconnaissance, exploration, remote delivery of instruments, etc., are possible. Several operational aspects of such a vehicle are unique compared to Earth operating aircraft.
MARS Airplane
1986
9 pages
Report
No indication
English
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