2007-04-04 21:42:31 · 4 answers · asked by irmmalik 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Depending on where you are presently staying, contact either NASA, the Russians, the European Space Agency or ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) etc. to consider you as a candidate for a manned mission to Mars.
Yes, it is very much possible to go to Mars, land on it, spend a few hours or days (depending on the size of the module taht is sent) and then return to earth. Give a few years of your life.
A manned mission to Mars is very similar to the already accomplished manned missions to moon. Both are relatively low gravity objects. Moon has no atmosphere and Mars has a relatively thin atmosphere. Temperatures are low on Mars since it is further from Sun.
2007-04-04 21:55:06 · answer #1 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
F = d(mv)dt
F = -G mM/d^2
F = -kv^2 (in atmosphere--k varies with density)
Solve in spherical coordinate system(s) working backwards from re-entry on the return trip. Sun, Earth, Moon, and Mars enter into the calculations for sure, and possibly Jupiter & Venus. The complexity of force interactions rapidly drives you to numerical solutions. For optimum performance you need at least 3 vehicles: Earth to orbit & return, main spacecraft, orbit to Mars and return.
Yes, it is possible with current technology. We've already accomplished the 1st half, getting there (with robots).
2007-04-05 05:25:58 · answer #2 · answered by Helmut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, can't do the scientific calculation thing---it'd take about seven months each way, tho, as I red once, and, if something goes wrong, AAA does not have a tow truck available. takes some planning and some courage and a compatible team to go to and fro
2007-04-05 04:53:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure it is possible, because Mars isn't that far from Earth.
2007-04-05 05:47:34 · answer #4 · answered by joysam 【ツ】 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋