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Upgrading of the senseta rover

Johan Bertrand, Author | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2020

Today, more and more rovers are used in the space exploration sector, allowing scientists to look for answers on the Moon or even Mars, without exposing humans to space hazard. Since 1970, rovers have evolved more and more, to the point of becom[...]

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From cave man to cave Martian : living in caves on the earth, moon and mars

Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2019

This book explores the practicality of using the existing subsurface geology on the Moon and Mars for protection against radiation, thermal extremes, micrometeorites and dust storms rather than building surface habitats at great expense at least[...]

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Fast transit: Mars and beyond

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2019

The goal of this project was to determine a method for crewed fast transit using continuous acceleration to reduce the mission length from eighteen months to weeks. This will minimize exposure to radiation and microgravity for human travelers. I[...]

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The human factor in a mission to mars

Konrad Szocik, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Space and Society | 2019

A manned mission to Mars is faced with challenges and topics that may not be obvious but of great importance and challenging for such a mission. This is the first book that collects contributions from scholars in various fields, from astronomy a[...]

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The design and engineering of Curiosity : how the mars rover performs its job

Emily Lakdawalla, Author | Cham : Springer, Published in association with Praxis Publishing | 2018

This essential reference to the Curiosity mission explains the engineering behind every system on the rover, from its rocket-powered jetpack to its radioisotope thermoelectric generator to its fiendishly complex sample handling system.

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The humans to Mars report 2018

Chris Carberry, Editor | [S.l.] : Explore Mars | 2018

A Comprehensive look at the progress of technical, political, scientific, and public perception for Human exploration of Mars.

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EXOMARS 2016 - Schiaparelli anomaly inquiry

Toni Tolker-Nielsen, Author | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | 2017

The inquiry into the crash-landing of the ExoMars Schiaparelli module has concluded that conflicting information in the onboard computer caused the descent sequence to end prematurely.

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Exploring the Martian moons : a human mission to Deimos and Phobos /

Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried, Author | [S.l.] : Cham, Switzerland : Springer | 2017

This book explores the once popular idea of 'Flexible Path' in terms of Mars, a strategy that would focus on a manned orbital mission to Mars's moons rather than the more risky, expensive and time-consuming trip to land humans on the Martian sur[...]

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The humans to Mars report 2017

Chris Carberry, Editor | [S.l.] : Explore Mars | 2017

A Comprehensive look at the progress of technical, political, scientific, and public perception for Human exploration of Mars.

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Next stop Mars : the why, how, and when of human missions

Giancarlo Genta, Author | Cham : Springer | 2017

This book covers the possible manned mission to Mars first discussed in the 1950s and still a topic of much debate, addressing historic and future plans to visit the Red Planet. Considering the environmental dangers and the engineering and desig[...]

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aMARTE : a Mars roadmap for travel and exploration

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2016

This report explores explore the implications of new discoveries in the Martian environment on a future human exploration mission to Mars. Water, and in particular flowing water, is essential for life as we know it on Earth and is an important r[...]

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Global human mars systems missions exploration : goals, requirements and technologies

Giancarlo Genta, Editor ; J-M. Salotti, Editor | Paris (France) : International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) | 2016

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Human missions to Mars : enabling technologies for exploring the red planet /

Donald Rapp, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronautical engineering | 2016

The second edition of this book now includes an annotated history of Mars mission studies, with quantitative data wherever possible. As in the first edition, Donald Rapp looks at human missions to Mars from an engineering perspective. He divi[...]

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Human missions to Mars : enabling technologies for exploring the red planet /

Donald Rapp, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronautical engineering | 2016

The second edition of this book now includes an annotated history of Mars mission studies, with quantitative data wherever possible. As in the first edition, Donald Rapp looks at human missions to Mars from an engineering perspective. He divi[...]

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The humans to Mars report 2016

Chris Carberry, Editor | [S.l.] : Explore Mars | 2016

A Comprehensive look at the progress of technical, political, scientific, and public perception for Human exploration of Mars.

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Mars via the Moon : the next giant leap

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2016

Momentum is building for a return to the Moon. NASA's international partners on the International Space Station are in favour of returning to the lunar surface, as are India and China. The horizon goal may be Mars, but the political, funding and[...]

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The right kind of crazy : a true story of teamwork, leadership, and high-stakes innovation /

Adam Steltzner, Author | New York : Portfolio/Penguin | 2016

'The Right Kind of Crazy' is the story of the teamwork, drama, and extraordinary feats of innovation at the Jet Propulsion Lab, that culminated in landing the rover Curiosity on Mars in 2012. It also weaves Steltzner's professional life-centerin[...]

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Exomars 2016 : Europe's new era of Mars exloration

Emily Baldwin, Editor ; K. Fletcher, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA BR | 2015

This is the media kit prepared for the launch of the ExoMars 2016 mission, which consists of the Trace Gas Orbiter and an entry, descent and landing demonstrator module, known as Schiaparelli

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Exploration and engineering : the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the quest for Mars /

Erik M. Conway, Author | Baltimore (United States) : The Johns Hopkins University Press | New series in NASA history | 2015

Beginning in the 1990s and continuing through the Mars Phoenix mission of 2007, JPL led the way in engineering an impressive, rapidly evolving succession of Mars orbiters and landers, including roving robotic vehicles whose successful deploymen[...]

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The International Mars Research Station : an exciting new plan to create a permanent human presence on Mars

Shaun Moss, Author | North Charleston (United States) : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | 2015

For years we've dreamed of sending people to Mars. With the emergence of disruptive new technologies from space companies and university researchers, it's now possible to design mission architectures that can transport humans to Mars and return [...]

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NASA's journey to Mars : pioneering next steps in space exploration

[S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2015

Detailed NASA outline plan for it's "Journey to Mars".

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Curiosity : an inside look at the Mars rover mission and the people who made it happen /

Rod Pyle, Author | [S.l.] : Prometheus Books | 2014

"The story of the people who designed, built, launched, landed, and are now operating the Mars rover Curiosity. Award-winning science writer Rod Pyle provides a behind-the-scenes look into the recent space mission to Mars of Curiosity--the unman[...]

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Mars NOW : next one way

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2014

In recent years the idea of one-way Mars missions has started to take hold in the minds of the public and those involved in the space sector. This report aims to bring together some areas necessary in the planning and implementation of a one-way[...]

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Nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP): a proven, growth technology for "fast transit" human missions to Mars

Stanley K. Borowski, Author ; David R. McCurdy, Author ; Thomas W. Packard, Author | [S.l.] : NASA | NASA TM | 2014

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Second Mars affordability and sustainability workshop : [held] October 14-16, 2014.

Chris Carberry, Editor ; Harley A. Thronson, Editor ; Richard Zucker, Editor | [S.l.] : Explore Mars | 2014

Affordable Mars (AM II) conducted side-by-side comparisons of potential Mars mission architectures and strategies, discussed potential science goals associated with architectures for human missions to Mars, and examined how to design and advance[...]

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Why Mars : NASA and the politics of space exploration /

W. Henry Lambright, Author | Baltimore (United States) : The Johns Hopkins University Press | New series in NASA history | 2014

Author W. Henry Lambright has written an absorbing and detailed look at the long trail of robotic Mars exploration program from its origins to today. This is an excellent review of the politics and policies behind NASA's multi-decade quest at ex[...]

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Why Mars : NASA and the politics of space exploration /

W. Henry Lambright, Author | Baltimore (United States) : The Johns Hopkins University Press | New series in NASA history | 2014

Author W. Henry Lambright has written an absorbing and detailed look at the long trail of robotic Mars exploration program from its origins to today. This is an excellent review of the politics and policies behind NASA's multi-decade quest at ex[...]

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Embarquement pour mars : 20 défis à relever /

Jean-François Pellerin, Author ; Richard Heidmann, Author ; Alain Souchier, Author | Paris (France) : A2C medias | Histoires | 2013

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Mars-X : human exploration of Mars from Martian orbit

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2013

The Mars-X project identifies the problems associated with sending humans to Phobos as a preliminary step to explore Mars, instead of missions to the Moon and Near-Earth Asteroids. Mars-X combines the intermediate goals of a low gravity asteroid[...]

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Mission to mars : my vision for space exploration /

Buzz Aldrin, Author ; Leonard David, Author | [S.l.] : National Geographic Society | 2013

Buzz Aldrin speaks out as a vital advocate for the continuing quest to push the boundaries of the universe as we know it. As a pioneering astronaut who first set foot on the moon during mankind's first landing of Apollo 11-- and as an aerospace [...]

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Mission to mars : my vision for space exploration /

Buzz Aldrin, Author ; Leonard David, Author | [S.l.] : National Geographic Society | 2013

Buzz Aldrin speaks out as a vital advocate for the continuing quest to push the boundaries of the universe as we know it. As a pioneering astronaut who first set foot on the moon during mankind's first landing of Apollo 11-- and as an aerospace [...]

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Colonizing Mars : the human mission to the red planet

Joel Levine, Editor ; Rudolf Schild, Editor | Cambridge (United States) : Cosmology Science Publishers | 2012

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The case for Mars : the plan to settle the red planet and why we must /

Robert M. Zubrin, Author ; Richard Wagner, Author | [S.l.] : The Free Press | 2011

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CHARM : cooperation of humans and robots for Mars

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2011

The CHARM team investigates Mars exploration objectives, robotic capabilities, and the interaction between humans and robots. Based on the goals of various space agencies, this report selects an exploration objective for the time 2015 and 2035, [...]

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Exploring Mars : chronicles from a decade of discovery

Scott Hubbard, Author | [S.l.] : University of Arizona Press | 2011

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Martian summer : robot arms, cowboy spacemen, and my 90 days with the Phoenix Mars Mission

Andrew Kessler, Author | New York (United States) : Pegasus Books | 2011

The author chronicles the three months he spent in Mission Control for NASA's Phoenix Mars Mission, a project that lead to the discovery of liquid water on Mars, as well as a giant frozen ocean trapped beneath the planet's north pole.

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The ISECG Reference Architecture for Human Lunar Exploration : summary report

ISECG International Architecture Working Group, Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 2010

This document can be used to inform preparatory planning and decision-making within participating agencies. It represents a concrete step towards realizing the vi-sion of the Global Exploration Strategy, which identified the Moon as one of the k[...]

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My life on Mars : the Beagle 2 diaries

Colin Pillinger, Author | London (England) : British Interplanetary Society | 2010

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Trailblazing Mars : NASA's next giant leap

Pat Duggins | [S.l.] : University Press of Florida | 2010

Prologue -- Mariner sets sail -- The space race to Mars -- Reheating the leftovers of Apollo -- Viking, NASA's "gold bug" -- The twenty-year gap -- The shuttle's long good-bye -- Pioneers past and present -- The Moon, one baby step -- The new "[...]

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Access Mars : accessing cave capabilities establishing specific solutions

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2009

After initial steps on the Moon, our next challenge is to explore the solar system. Mars shows potential for both scientific discovery and future human settlement [...]. Currently proposed Mars missions have identified a number of challenges suc[...]

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Human exploration of Mars design reference architecture 5.0

Bret G. Drake, Editor | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA SP | 2009

The Science Mission and Aeronautics Research Mission Directorates were in the process of defining future Mars robotic missions as well as fundamental research activities related to future human exploration missions. Recognizing the need for an u[...]

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Mars express : the scientific investigations

K. Fletcher, Editor ; European Space Agency., Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 2009

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Martian outpost : the challenges of establishing a human settlement on Mars

Erik Seedhouse | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2009

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Martian outpost : the challenges of establishing a human settlement on Mars /

Erik Seedhouse, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2009

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Human missions to Mars : enabling technologies for exploring the red planet

Donald Rapp | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronautical engineering | 2007

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Human missions to Mars : enabling technologies for exploring the red planet /

Donald Rapp, Author | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in astronautical engineering | 2007

In "Human Missions to Mars" Donald Rapp looks at human missions to Mars from an engineering perspective. He begins by describing the pros and cons of robotic exploration versus human exploration and then examines the ideas for sending humans to [...]

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Mars analog research

Jonathan D.A. Clarke, Editor ; American Astronautical Society, Editor | [S.l.] : American Astronautical Society | AAS science and technology series | 2006

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The Mars underground : pioneers for the next world

Scott J. Gill | [S.l.] : Ocule Films | 2006

The Mars underground is a landmark documentary feature dealing aerospace visionary. Dr Robert Zubrin, and his radical theory that could after the future of human space travel forever - the establishment of permanent human settlements and greenin[...]

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Project Boreas : a station for the Martian geographic north pole

Charles S. Cockell, Editor | London (England) : British Interplanetary Society | 2006

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The case for Mars : Concept development for a Mars research station

S.M. Welch, Editor ; C.R. Stoker, Editor | [S.l.] : University Press of the Pacific | 2005

This document describes a program to establish a permanent scientific research base on Mars.

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On to Mars 2 : exploring and settling a new world

Robert M. Zubrin, Editor ; Frank Crossman, Editor | Burlington, Ont. : Apogee books | Apogee Books space series | 2005

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Marswalk one : first steps on a new planet

David J. Shayler ; Andrew Salmon ; Michael D. Shayler | New York, NY : Springer | Springer-Praxis books in space exploration | 2005

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Going to Mars : the stories of the people behind NASA's Mars missions past, present and future

Brian K. Muirhead ; Judith Reeves-Stevens ; Garfield Reeves-Stevens | [S.l.] : Pocket Books | 2004

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Space odyssey : voyage to the planets

Chris Riley ; BBC | [S.l.] : British Broadcasting Corporation | 2004

Two programmes revealing the dangers and spectacles of exploring other planets in the solar system.

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Concepts and approaches for Mars exploration : part 1

[S.l.] : Lunar and Planetary Institute | LPI Contribution | 2000

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Concepts and approaches for Mars exploration : part 2

[S.l.] : Lunar and Planetary Institute | LPI Contribution | 2000

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Humans to Mars : fifty years of mission planning, 1950-2000

David S. F. Portree | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA History Program Office | Monographs in Aerospace History | 2000

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The difficult road to Mars : a brief history of Mars exploration in the Soviet Union

V.G. Perminov | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA NP | 1999

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Interplanetary mission design handbook : Earth to Mars mission opportunities and Mars to Earth return opportunities 2009-2024

L.E. George, Author ; L.D. Kos, Author | [S.l.] : NASA | NASA TM | 1998

This paper provides information for trajectory designers and mission planners to determine Earth-Mars and Mars Earth mission opportunities for the years 2009-2024. These studies were performed in support of a human Mars mission scenario that wil[...]

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Resource utilization and site selection for a self-sufficient martian outpost

G. James, Author ; G. Chamitoff, Author ; D. Barker, Author | [S.l.] : NASA | NASA TM | 1998

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Intermarsnet : report on the phase A study

[S.l.] : ESA Publications Division | 1996

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Mars robotic exploration mission : radar mapper, marsokhod, small surface stations

Chun-Yao Chang 1995

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Mars robotic exploration missions : Mars subsurface radar mapper design

David Thomas Chappell 1995

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The snows of Olympus : a garden on Mars

Arthur Charles Clarke | [S.l.] : Victor Gollancz | 1994

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Together to Mars : an initiative of the International Mars Exploration Working Group (IMEWG)

Bruce Battrick, Editor | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA BR | 1994

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Aspects of parking orbit selection in a manned mars mission

Prasun N. Desai ; Robert D. Braun ; Richard W. Powell | [S.l.] : NASA | NASA technical paper | 1992

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The Case for Mars II : mission strategy and spacecraft design

James R French | [S.l.] : NASA | 1991

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Fast earth-mars missions

Richard D. Robinson | [S.l.] : University of Texas Press | 1991

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Strategies for Mars : draft: July 1, 1991

Carol R. Stoker, Editor ; Carter Emmart, Editor 1991

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Mars exploration mission design data book for 2015-2026

Philip C. Knocke | [S.l.] : NASA | 1990

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Mars human exploration science strategy : report of the Mars science workshop, NASA Ames Research Center 30-31 August, 1989

Carol R. Stoker | [S.l.] : NASA | 1989

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Mission to Mars : report of the Mars exploration study team

A. F. Chicarro ; G. E. N. Scoon ; M. Coradini | [S.l.] : European Space Agency | ESA SP | 1989

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Science exploration opportunities for manned missions to the moon, Mars, Phobos, and an asteroid

Douglas B. Nash ; et al. ; United States. ; National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (U.S.) | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 1989

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Lunar base scenario cost estimates Lunar Base Systems Study task 6.1

Inc. Eagle Engineering, Issuing body | [S.l.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration | NASA CR | 1988

The projected development and production costs of each of the Lunar Base's systems are described and unit costs are estimated for transporting the systems to the lunar surface and for setting up the system.

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Manned Mars/ lunar studies : mid-term reviews, December 1 &2, 1987

[S.l.] : NASA | 1987

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Manned Mars missions : working group papers, workshop held at Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama

[S.l.] : NASA | 1986

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Manned Mars missions : working group papers, workshop [held] at Marshall Space Flight Center, June 10-14, 1985, Huntsville, Alabama

[S.l.] : NASA | 1986

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The case for Mars : concept development for a Mars research station

[S.l.] : NASA | 1986

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A new look at oxygen production on Mars - In-situ propellant production [ISPP] : AIAA 25th Aerospace Sciences Meeting, January 12-15, 1987, Reno, Nevada

E. A. Lawton ; Robert H. Frisbee ; James R French | [S.l.] : NASA | 1985

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Smaller, cheaper, faster missions to the Moon and Mars : proceedings of the fourth annual symposium of the University of Arizona/NASA Space Engineering Research Center, February 18-19, 1993, Tuscon, Arizona

[S.l.] : NASA

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