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Technology needs for manned Mars missions

Conference · · Conference on Advanced SEI Technologies
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2514/6.1991-3461· OSTI ID:5298806
 [1];  [2]
  1. Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
  2. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
As members of the Stafford Synthesis Group, we performed an investigation as to the most expeditious manner to explore Mars. To do this, rationale, objectives, requirements and systems definitions were developed. The objectives include the development of the necessary infrastructure and resources for Mars exploration and performing initial successful exploration of Mars. This will include a transportation system between Mars and Earth, habitats for living on Mars, utilization of Martian resources, and the ability to perform exploration over the entire Martian surface. Using the developed architecture, key technologies were identified.
Research Organization:
EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, ID (United States); Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-76ID01570
OSTI ID:
5298806
Report Number(s):
EGG-M--91113; CONF-9109226--15; ON: DE91018760
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Conference on Advanced SEI Technologies
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English