The ballistic Mars hopper is proposed as an alternative mobility concept for unmanned exploration of the Martian surface. In the concept, oxygen and carbon monoxide produced from the Martian atmosphere are used as propellants in a rocket propulsion system for an unmanned vehicle on suborbital trajectories between landing sites separated by distances of up to 1000 km. This mobility concept is seen as uniquely capable of allowing both intensive and extensive exploration of the planet using only a single landed vehicle of mass approximately 2000 kg. The technical challenges associated with in-situ propellant production on the surface of Mars are reviewed. A rocket propulsion subsystem capable of using oxygen and carbon monoxide as propellants is described. Finally, results of mission analysis and a hopper landing hazard simulation are reported. It is concluded that an attractive Mars hopper can be developed based on relatively near-term technology.


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    Titel :

    The ballistic Mars hopper - An alternative Mars mobility concept


    Beteiligte:

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    01.06.1987


    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Konferenz)


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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