The concept of the Mars airplane was developed as a potential vehicle for unmanned Mars exploration. It is suggested that its most appropriate use would be as an unmanned adjunct to a manned mission. Functions such as reconnaissance, exploration, remote delivery of instruments, etc., are possible. Several operational aspects of such a vehicle are unique compared to Earth operating aircraft.


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    Title :

    The Mars Airplane


    Contributors:
    J R French (author)

    Conference:

    Manned Mars Missions Workshop ; 1985 ; Huntsville, AL, US



    Publication date :

    1986-05-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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