Difference between revisions of "Mission concepts"
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A direct cargo mission will be vital in the [[Unmanned setup of a whole settlement]] of a colony, in resupplying an [[Earth-supported colony]], and delivering repair parts to a [[semi-autonomous colony]]. | A direct cargo mission will be vital in the [[Unmanned setup of a whole settlement]] of a colony, in resupplying an [[Earth-supported colony]], and delivering repair parts to a [[semi-autonomous colony]]. | ||
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A type of [[manned one-way mission|one-way mission for colonization]], utilizing a man-rated version of the direct cargo mission. | A type of [[manned one-way mission|one-way mission for colonization]], utilizing a man-rated version of the direct cargo mission. | ||
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| − | == [[Manned resupply mission]] == | + | ==[[Manned resupply mission]]== |
A two-way manned mission to resupply a [[semi-autonomous colony]] or a manned outpost. | A two-way manned mission to resupply a [[semi-autonomous colony]] or a manned outpost. | ||
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| − | == [[Phobos boost mission]]-article in development == | + | ==[[Phobos boost mission]]-article in development== |
An unmanned mission to the moon Phobos, using a VASIMR drive to slowly spiral it out into a higher orbit. | An unmanned mission to the moon Phobos, using a VASIMR drive to slowly spiral it out into a higher orbit. | ||
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A plan by [[Robert Zubrin]], the head of the Mars society, to send people to Mars and back. | A plan by [[Robert Zubrin]], the head of the Mars society, to send people to Mars and back. | ||
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===Mars for less=== | ===Mars for less=== | ||
Basically Mars Direct, but with the parts broken up so that they can be launched on Medium Lift Launch Vehicles (MLLVs), such as the Ariane V, Delta IV and Proton. | Basically Mars Direct, but with the parts broken up so that they can be launched on Medium Lift Launch Vehicles (MLLVs), such as the Ariane V, Delta IV and Proton. | ||
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| − | == Aldrin cycler == | ||
Mission architecture by second person to walk on the moon, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, to have a habitat, a cycler, in a continuous orbit between Mars and Earth.<ref>[http://buzzaldrin.com/space-vision/rocket_science/aldrin-mars-cycler/ Buzz Aldrin ''Aldrin Mars Cycler'']</ref> | Mission architecture by second person to walk on the moon, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, to have a habitat, a cycler, in a continuous orbit between Mars and Earth.<ref>[http://buzzaldrin.com/space-vision/rocket_science/aldrin-mars-cycler/ Buzz Aldrin ''Aldrin Mars Cycler'']</ref> | ||
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| + | == SpaceX BFR == | ||
| + | SpaceX plans to start sending it's Starship vehicle to Mars on a [[SpaceX missions|automated cargo mission]] as soon as 2022, with a [[SpaceX missions|first human mission]] in 2024. | ||
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[[Category:Human Mission Architecture]] | [[Category:Human Mission Architecture]] | ||
Revision as of 12:47, 11 June 2019
This article collects different mission concepts for a manned mission to Mars. The purpose is to compare the concepts and point out the differences. The financial aspect is in focus.
Contents
Direct cargo mission
A direct cargo mission will be vital in the Unmanned setup of a whole settlement of a colony, in resupplying an Earth-supported colony, and delivering repair parts to a semi-autonomous colony.
Financial expenditure
Colonization mission
A type of one-way mission for colonization, utilizing a man-rated version of the direct cargo mission.
Financial expenditure
Manned resupply mission
A two-way manned mission to resupply a semi-autonomous colony or a manned outpost.
Financial expenditure
Phobos boost mission-article in development
An unmanned mission to the moon Phobos, using a VASIMR drive to slowly spiral it out into a higher orbit.
Financial expenditure
Mars Direct
A plan by Robert Zubrin, the head of the Mars society, to send people to Mars and back.
Financial expenditure
Mars for less
Basically Mars Direct, but with the parts broken up so that they can be launched on Medium Lift Launch Vehicles (MLLVs), such as the Ariane V, Delta IV and Proton.
Financial expenditure
Aldrin cycler
Mission architecture by second person to walk on the moon, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, to have a habitat, a cycler, in a continuous orbit between Mars and Earth.[1]
Financial expenditure
SpaceX BFR
SpaceX plans to start sending it's Starship vehicle to Mars on a automated cargo mission as soon as 2022, with a first human mission in 2024.
