The Mars direct plan - proposal 1: going soon
Article Abstract:
A five-year process using the same propulsion technology as used by Apollo lunar missions is outlined. An unmanned ERV (Earth Return Vehicle), carrying a nuclear reactor and water-making gear, would allow manned visits as soon as 2008.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
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A bus between the planets - proposal 3: the next step
Article Abstract:
With gravity-assist propulsion, a large space bus could deliver a larger number of people with more gear on a more continuous basis. It would use a solar orbit cycling trajectory.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
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Subjects list: Analysis, Planning, Cover Story, Design and construction, Mars (Planet), Discovery and exploration, Manned space flight, Spacecraft, Planets, Space vehicles, Mars probes
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