The Development Process and Prospects for Mars Exploration

Abstract

As one of the nearest earth-like planets from earth, Mars exploration is the second hottest point after the lunar exploration of deep space exploration. Based on the review of Mars exploration history, the exploration planning for the future and the key technologies to face are discussed, but also the corresponding enlightenment and prospects are given, the possible research on Mars exploration which can be carried out and advices for China's Mars exploration missions are proposed in this paper.

Keywords

Mars exploration / key technology / development prospects

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