The Polar Exploration of Mars

Details The Polar Exploration of Mars The Polar Exploration of Mars

Jul 1997

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1997sua..conf...35c&link_type=abstract

The Sixth Alumni Conference of the International Space University, p. 35

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Mars (Planet), Polar Caps, Mars Exploration, Planetary Geology, Planetary Meteorology, Mars Atmosphere, Planetary Surfaces

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Apart from the Earth, Mars is the only planet in our Solar System to possess significant and traversable polar caps that could potentially play host to a long term program of human polar exploration. Such explorations may provide valuable information on the structure of the martian poles, both geologically and from the point of view of gaining an increased insight into volatile cycling in the martian atmosphere, past and present. Here some initial considerations are made on the nature and methods for the human exploration of the martian poles and the scientific objectives that might be prioritized for such missions. The first proposed strategies and routes for overland Mars polar expeditions, using the nature of terrestrial polar expedition attempts as a template, are also suggested.

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