The concept of human space exploration has always sparked curiosity and ambition. SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is pushing the boundaries with an ambitious mission: landing humans on Mars by 2028. But is it truly achievable? In a comprehensive analysis, IgMin Research explores the practicality of this mission, addressing key factors like payloads, propellant requirements, and the challenges of landing on Mars. Here's a breakdown of what this mission entails and why experts believe it may take much longer than expected. 🔑 Key Highlights of the SpaceX Mission Plan : Use of Starships to transport a crew of 12 to Mars. Utilization of in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) to produce fuel on Mars for the return journey. Requires 72 heavy lift launches to transport necessary payloads and propellants. 🧪 Challenges Identified : Landing a 200-MT Starship on Mars : A significant challenge given current Entry, Descent, and Landing (EDL) technologies. Producing 1,200 MT of fuel on Mars : Requ...
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