This course explores the future of Mars exploration, focusing on the challenges and advancements in landing on the Red Planet. The learning outcomes include understanding the evolution of Mars exploration, the science behind Mars missions, and the potential for human colonization. The course covers topics such as landing systems, scientific measurements, environmental control, surface mobility, and resource utilization. The teaching method includes a presentation by a research professor, discussing past missions, current technologies, and future possibilities. The intended audience for this course includes space enthusiasts, scientists, engineers, and anyone interested in the future of space exploration and potential human settlement on Mars.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Seven Minutes of Terror
Why Explore Mars
Evolution of Mars
Mars Moons
Water on Mars
Mud on Mars
Landing on Mars
Learning from the Past
Mars Science Laboratory
Mount Sharp
Distance
Landing System
Aeroshell
Parachute Testing
Diversity
The Future
The Essentials
The Science
How Long
Relative Navigation
Images
Simulation vs Reality
Landing Image
Autonomous Systems
Intelligent Systems
Cats on Mars
Scientific measurements
Methane
What is the future
Getting larger
Environmental control systems
Surface mobility
Resource utilization
Radiation protection
Magnetic shield
Growing food
Lettuce leaf
Robonaut
Would you want to live on Mars
Our future is Mars
A galaxy of her own
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