This paper explores the impact of human Mars mission architecture decisions on the design and performance of a lander using the HIAD entry system: (a) Earth departure options, (b) Mars arrival options, (c) Entry Descent and Landing options.
Mission and Design Sensitivities for Human Mars Landers Using Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators
IEEE Aerospace Conference ; 2017 ; Big Sky, MT, United States
2017-03-07
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