Mission To Mars 〈FHD〉

Using current chemical propulsion, the one-way journey typically takes 7 to 9 months . 3. The Martian Environment Challenges

Mars is a hostile environment that dictates how equipment and habitats are designed: Mars - NASA Science Mission to Mars

Before any rocket launches, mission planners must define clear goals. Common objectives for Mars Exploration include: Using current chemical propulsion

Getting to Mars requires overcoming massive gravitational and orbital hurdles: Mission to Mars

Testing technologies for landing large payloads and surviving the harsh environment. 2. Launch Logistics

Studying the history and current state of the Martian atmosphere.

The heavier the payload (rovers, habitats, or fuel), the more powerful the rocket must be to escape Earth's gravity.