Paper: Concept for 2033 Crewed Mars Orbital Mission with Venus Flyby (JPL 2023)

The 2033 Mars launch period offers a unique opportunity for a crewed Mars orbital mission with a total flight time of only 1.6 years. The mission concept aims to minimize development and mission risk by using conventional hypergolic in-space propulsion stages with a common design. The Mars mission vehicle would include a Mars transit habitat, an Orion spacecraft, and chemical propulsion stages. It would be launched by a combination of Space Launch System and commercial rockets to be aggregated in high Earth orbit or at the Lunar Gateway.

Report: Space Launch System (GAO 2023)

This article provides an overview of the key points from the report.

Space Station Solutions for Human Spaceflight Missions Beyond LEO

Artemis astronauts will need to live and work in deep space and traverse the lunar surface during days- or weeks-long expeditions. This article reviews the ongoing scientific investigations and technology demonstrations on the International Space Station that can help create solutions to many of the hurdles associated with missions to the Moon and Mars.

Space Economy & Technology Infographics: Opportunities for Individual Creators (Part 7)

The purpose of this article is to provide creators, or aspiring creators, with an overview of opportunities to carve out a niche in Space Economy & Technology infographics.

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Launch Vehicle Categorizations Made Simple: What You Need To Know

This article provides a concise overview of the different groupings/categorizations for launch vehicles.