Main Concept

 

Effective and efficient in utilization of solar power, each module or capsule aims to be self-sustaining and utilizes recycled water inside. The current PLSS technologies have already demonstrated their credibility over the past fourteen years on various international Space Stations and one can have the confidence to use these water-recycling mechanisms that balance oxygen and carbon levels. There will be ample life support know how here, based upon scientific principles, to provide a footing for the first human colonization on Mars.

 

Construction

 

The main building concept is to have the necessary life-saving radiation shields against Solar wind, to be located inside the round Magnetosphere ring.

The modules have various insulations not unlike the Space Shuttle thermal protection system (TPS) in order to protect them from the extreme cold.

 

Transport

 

The flexible living module can easily fit into the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle B (yet to be designed). Once the ‘taxi’ transporter arrives outside the Mar’s orbit, the module is then picked up and transferred to Mars.

The supplies of such items as electronical equipment, essential supplies and other regular life sustaining material can be brought by the ‘taxi’ transporter from the Space Shuttle B too.

Each module has enough room for up to 12 astronauts and there can be shifts several times a year.

 

The Vision

 

The time it will take to set up these modules will be short and easy to implement from the landed transporter. It would be anticipated that these modules will form a permanent base from which to operate on and to provide the necessary experience and scientific knowledge for the next adventurers later.