Saturday, 20 September 2014

MARS MISSION Under study


Under study

NameEstimated
launch
ElementsNotes
Finnish Meteorological Institute MetNetprecursor2014 or later[103]Impact landerPrecursor for multi-lander network.[104]
Finnish Meteorological Institute MetNetafter precursor[103]Multi-lander networkSimultaneous meteorological measurements at multiple locations.[104]
Netherlands Mars OneDemoJanuary 2016LanderThe first demonstration is proposed for launch in 2016.[105][106]
Netherlands Mars OneComSat2016OrbiterCommunications Satellite.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, USAMars Geyser Hopper2016LanderWill have the ability to fly or "hop" at least twice from its landed location to reposition itself close to a CO2 geysersite.
United States Inspiration Mars Foundation5 January 2018Manned flybyPrivate mission to send two humans around Mars on a free return trajectory, without landing.[107]
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, USA Red Dragon2018LanderFalcon Heavy rocket with a Dragon capsule; would look for biosignatures.[108][109]
Netherlands Mars One Rover2018RoverRover to select location of colony.[110]
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, USA (Mars 2020 rover mission)2020Rover[111]Based on the Curiosity rover.[112]
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, USA Icebreaker Life2018 or 2020Stationary landerBased on the 2008 Phoenix lander, would perform astrobiology tests on sub-surface ice.[113]
Netherlands Mars One20216 landers, roverTwo living units, two life support units and two supply units, with a second rover.[110]
European Space Agency Network20223 landersMeteorological network concept.[114]
European Space Agency Phootprint[115]2022Lander and ascent stageMars moon sample return mission.[114]
Netherlands Mars One2022Manned missionColony.[110]
Netherlands Mars One"Team Two"2025Manned missionFour more colonists.[110]
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency MELOS-12020sOrbiter, landerWould study geology and atmosphere.[116]
Russian Federal Space Agency Mars-Grunt2020sOrbiter, lander, ascent stageSingle launch Mars sample return.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, USA BOLD6 landersThe Biological Oxidant and Life Detectionwould perform astrobiology tests on sub-surface soil.[117][118]

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