A conceptual transportation system designed for routing visits to Mars is described. The system is planned to provide routine support for a base population of roughly 20 people on Mars. The system utilizes in situ resource production to support Mars missions and generates artificial gravity while delivering additional consumables. The system uses cycling space stations for support. Possible lunar resource capabilities, taxi vehicles, and technology and human issues are examined.


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    Title :

    A transportation system for routine visits to Mars


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1988-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Mars Transportation System

    W. Garrard / A. Vano / D. Rutherford | NTIS | 1992


    Mars transportation system

    Garrard, William / Vano, Andrew / Rutherford, Dave | NTRS | 1992


    Mars Transportation System

    United States / National Aeronautics and Space Administration| Universities Space Research Association / University Advanced Design Program | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1994