Interplanetary cruise

Article Abstract:

Bone mass loss, recycling of waste, protection from space radiation, and and simulation of gravity are just a few of the many challenges to design of crew protection on a Mars mission vehicle.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code:

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.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code:

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.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code: