Human Exploration of the Moon and Mars. Launch configuration.
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Human Exploration of the Moonand Mars
Site Selection for Moon
Near-side Far-side
Optimal Science Base * Numbers indicate sortie sites
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MacElroy et al. 1985
Human requirements and products kg/person-day
RequirementsFood 0.6
Water3
Oxygen0.8
Total4.5
OutputsSolids 0.2
Water3.3
CO2
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Total4.5
The Antarctica Model
Fifty years of continuous operations, 1-15 month tours.
Three permanent bases with temporary field camps.
Dec 1956: Bases established, IGY Cold War competition.
Science exploration was rationale, NSF had responsibility for science.
1970s, 1980s: US Antarctic research program operated as a part of foreign policy & military preparedness for cold weather operations.
1990s: Cold War ends, military activities in USARP reduced.
2000: Helicopter transport provided by private sector.
2005: Civilian science (NSF) managed program entirely. Contractor operation of base (Ratheon Polar Services)
Air Force provides transport to Antarctica, Coast Guard provides ice breaker.
2006: NSF directed to assume operation of ice breakers.
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Don’t send humans because they will contaminate Mars before we have a chance to determine if it has life and its potential for life