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Revision as of 08:41, 30 April 2009
Mars Direct is a scenario, devised by Robert Zubrin and David Baker, that uses current technology to land a small crew on Mars. This plan was summarized in the book, The Case For Mars, written by Robert Zubrin and Richard Wagner. At the time it was proposed, Mars Direct was innovative for its use of in situ resource utilization (ISRU) and for its use of direct launch from Earth to Mars without orbital construction or Mars orbit rendezvous. It also relies on multiple vehicles for improved redundancy. In the book, Zubrin estimated the cost of the mission at $20 - $30 billion. It has inspired several later proposed mission plans, including NASA's Design Reference Mission.
Technically, there is only one Mars Direct design. However, in some circles "Mars Direct" has become shorthand for any mars mission profile which reduces payloads and costs with ISRU and direct launch trajectories.
Scott Davis has written a simulation, based on Zubrin's scenario, called Mars Simulation Project
See Also
- Manned mission to Mars
- New Mars Direct, and updated version currently being worked on at the newmars forums.
New Mars Forum Discussions
The Biggest Real Problem with Mars Direct
Has Dr Zubrin Addressed Mars Direct Objections?
Long Duration Lunar Mission Dry Run for Mars Direct
My Change To Mars Direct/Semi-Direct Mission Plans
Documentary on Mars Direct Trailer - Based on Zubrin's Case for Mars
Space Elevator vs. Mars Direct - Anyone Compare the Costs?
Where Exactly is Mars Direct with NASA?
Mars Direct Still on the Table?
Mars Direct - How Much Does It Cost?
Mars Direct Rethought - Fixing the Potholes in Zubrin's Plan
Merits of Mars Direct - Is It Too Optimistic?
Mission Risk Involving Mars Direct
Revive the Saturn V for Mars Direct
External links
- The Mars Underground - A movie about Zubrin's Mars Direct released in 2006 (site requires Flash)
