Mars Human Exploration Reference Mission

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Jan 1998

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1998heds.conf...47d&link_type=abstract

HEDS-UP Mars Exploration Forum, p. 47

Physics

Electric Propulsion, Habitats, Mars Exploration, Nuclear Propulsion, Manned Mars Missions, Mars (Planet), Interplanetary Spacecraft, Earth-Mars Trajectories, Long Duration Space Flight, Space Transportation

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This presentation proposes the next steps for human exploration of Mars. The presentation reviews the reasons for human exploration of Mars. Two different trajectories are proposed: (1) for a long stay mission, and (2) for a short term mission, which could also include a swing by Venus. A reference mission scenario is investigated, which includes forward deployment of two cargo missions, followed by a human piloted mission. The power needs of such a mission include nuclear thermal propulsion, and the possible use of Mars in situ resources. The exploration will require electric propulsion, stationary power source, and a mobile power source. The trajectories required for electric propulsion of earth are shown, and the engineering of a Mars Transportation Habitat are reviewed.

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