We present a mission concept where a SpaceX Dragon capsule lands a payload on Mars that samples ground ice to search for evidence of life, assess hazards to future human missions, and demonstrate use of Martian resources.


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    Title :

    Ice Dragon: A Mission to Address Science and Human Exploration Objectives on Mars


    Contributors:
    Stoker, Carol R. (author) / Davila, A. (author) / Sanders, G. (author) / Glass, Brian (author) / Gonzales, A. (author) / Heldmann, Jennifer (author) / Karcz, J. (author) / Lemke, L. (author)

    Conference:

    Concepts and Approaches for Mars Exploration


    Publication date :

    2012-06-12


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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