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Mobility of Large Manned Rovers on Mars
Archimedes Balloon Project
Mars Global Surveyor Official NASA Site
Sylvan, Richard L.1 (2002)
Increased Cost Effectiveness Of Mars Exploration Using Human-Robotic Synergy
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In: On To Mars 2, edited by Zubrin, RM, and Crossman, F. Collector's Guide Publishing Inc.
The most effective way to rapidly explore the entire surface of Mars may be through the use of intelligent robots controlled in part by scientists on Earth and in part by astronauts on the surface of Mars. As was presented last year, the use of local controllers on Mars would eliminate latency and allow robots to cover more ground and travel to more interesting areas, while still allowing scientists on Earth to control their instruments. This combined control has the potential to increase data return by several orders of magnitude.
A number of advanced in robotics and changes in NASA's rover concept make this idea even more attractive. The overall concept is further developed in the context of these advances and changes.
A number of advanced in robotics and changes in NASA's rover concept make this idea even more attractive. The overall concept is further developed in the context of these advances and changes.
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University Rover Challenge Indication of Participation Deadline
Letter By Robert Zubrin Published In Today's New York Times
