Physics
Scientific paper
Jul 1997
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1997nasa.reptrt...h&link_type=abstract
Technical Report, NASA-SP-6107; NAS 1.21:6107
Physics
Mars Exploration, Manned Mars Missions, Nasa Space Programs, Mission Planning, Cost Analysis, Mars Atmosphere, Mars Surface, Mars Landing, Interplanetary Flight, Risk, Interplanetary Trajectories
Scientific paper
Personnel representing several NASA field centers have formulated a "Reference Mission" addressing human exploration of Mars. This report summarizes their work and describes a plan for the first human missions to Mars, using approaches that are technically feasible, have reasonable risks, and have relatively low costs. The architecture for the Mars Reference Mission builds on previous work of the Synthesis Group (1991) and Zubrin's (1991) concepts for the use of propellants derived from the Martian Atmosphere. In defining the Reference Mission, choices have been made. In this report, the rationale for each choice is documented; however, unanticipated technology advances or political decisions might change the choices in the future.
Hoffman Stephen J.
Kaplan David I.
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