Mars exploration scenarios are reviewed. An emphasis is placed on scientific exploration. The review and evaluation results are reported for the following items: (1) orbit plans for Mars surface exploration missions that begin in Low Earth Orbit (LEO); (2) powered and aerodynamic capturing payloads from the transfer orbit to a Mars revolving orbit; and (3) a penetrator system as a Mars landing vehicle. Proposed Mars transfer orbits have the following advantages over Hohmann orbits: (1) transfer time and angle are less; (2) the inclination between the orbital planes of Earth and Mars is considered; and (3) velocity variations are not required to change orbit plane.


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    Title :

    Kasei Tansa Misshon (Mars Exploration Mission)


    Contributors:
    S. Matsuda (author)

    Publication date :

    1991


    Size :

    22 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English