Space exploration has entered new era where we seek to establish a sustainable human presence on bodies such as the Moon and Mars. This is one of the most ambitious efforts undertaken by humankind and brings with it new challenges. Among these challenges is providing the resources required for habitation of other solar system bodies. The Earth’s gravity is immense, and thus, propellent loads make up approximately 90% of a launch vehicle mass, with deliverable payloads from Earth to other bodies of <5% of a launch vehicle mass. In addition, human missions require a return vehicle. For a target such as Mars, propellent requirements for the return vehicle are estimated at 80% of the vehicle mass, further restricting other resource payloads.
Hydrogen Production From Sulfide Minerals as A Potential Resource on Mars
Lunar and Planetary Science Conference ; 2023 ; The Woodlands, TX, US
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