Go Where You Know: Begin Human Exploration of Mars at Low Latitudes
Abstract
We propose that the first human landing site on Mars should be near the equator. Previous, current, and future rover missions provide critical in situ "precursor" datasets at low latitudes that increase mission safety and scientific return.
- Publication:
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Ninth International Conference on Mars
- Pub Date:
- July 2019
- Bibcode:
- 2019LPICo2089.6344C