Mission To - Mars
Mapping the surface minerals and understanding the planet's internal structure.
Testing technologies for landing large payloads and surviving the harsh environment. 2. Launch Logistics Mission to Mars
Using current chemical propulsion, the one-way journey typically takes 7 to 9 months . 3. The Martian Environment Challenges Mapping the surface minerals and understanding the planet's
Studying the history and current state of the Martian atmosphere. Mission to Mars
Mars is a hostile environment that dictates how equipment and habitats are designed: Mars - NASA Science