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Buck Rogers aside, Mars is an interesting environment for out-of-this-world mobility options for an explorer. This challenge asks for the definition of a conceptual mobility solution to allow an astronaut to easily and rapidly explore Mars including overcoming obstacles such as cliffs, ravines and other difficult terrain. The solution should be person-portable and any means or source of propulsion be locally produced.
This challenge can be answered by:
Portable octocopter which is possible to wear without assistance.
- 12 propeelling screws
- 6 engines
- draft = 2400 N
- carring capacity = 646 kg - engine power = 1600 W - D of propellind screws = 2m -Weight of set with person = approx. 400 kg
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