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‘Stairways to Mars’ Concept Proposes Truck Stops Near The Red Planet

Wednesday, November 6, 2013 8:12
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Robotic construction of the proposed

Robotic construction of the proposed “Stairway to Mars”, a concept for fuelling spacecraft on their way to other destinations. Credit: Anna Nesterova art

Any road trip requires rest stops to refuel and rest. That’s especially true of planetary exploration, as it would take months between destinations. In that spirit, here is a new concept for “Mars truck stops” from the Space Development Steering Committee, which they call “Stairways to Mars.”

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