011 Mars Cruiser One
‘Mars Cruiser One’ is a pressurized, habitable rover, designed to allow exploration of the Moon and Mars during future space missions. The vehicle is a laboratory designed to accommodate 3 astronauts for up to 2 weeks before returning to the main base station. Characterized by omni-directional wheels especially suited to tackle rocky terrain, it travels at speeds of 5-10 km/h (3-6 mph). The interiors are designed to ensure maximum functionality and comfort for the crew.
Project Details
Background: Ongoing exploration studies at NASA and ESA
Objectives: Optimize use of rocket faring in relation to habitable volume
Concept: Large wheel rover for optimizing space usage and minimizing surface pressure of the wheels on unknown terrain
Materials: Carbon fiber hull, aluminum, Kevlar¨, Nomex¨
Structure: Monocoque shell construction
Technologies: Large-wheel rover with linear motors and omni-directional wheels; in-situ resource utilization, fuel cells, auto pilot
Operation: 10-day cycles for crew of 2
Transport: Ariane 5 rocket
Assembly: Automatic roll-out from vertical lander
Maintenance: Exchange of consumables with main habitat, housekeeping, cleaning
Dimensions: 4.5 x 9.5 m, h 3.8 m
Weight: 4,550 kg
Typology: Extraterrestrial surface rover
Design Team: Architecture and Vision - Arturo Vittori & Andreas Vogler
Engineers: SRConsultancy, Bremen, Germany; G-Engineering, Udine, Italy
Illustrations: Alessandro Natalini
Photography, Film and Video: André Ebner, Michaela Weniger, Nikolaus Schäffler
Objectives: Optimize use of rocket faring in relation to habitable volume
Concept: Large wheel rover for optimizing space usage and minimizing surface pressure of the wheels on unknown terrain
Materials: Carbon fiber hull, aluminum, Kevlar¨, Nomex¨
Structure: Monocoque shell construction
Technologies: Large-wheel rover with linear motors and omni-directional wheels; in-situ resource utilization, fuel cells, auto pilot
Operation: 10-day cycles for crew of 2
Transport: Ariane 5 rocket
Assembly: Automatic roll-out from vertical lander
Maintenance: Exchange of consumables with main habitat, housekeeping, cleaning
Dimensions: 4.5 x 9.5 m, h 3.8 m
Weight: 4,550 kg
Typology: Extraterrestrial surface rover
Design Team: Architecture and Vision - Arturo Vittori & Andreas Vogler
Engineers: SRConsultancy, Bremen, Germany; G-Engineering, Udine, Italy
Illustrations: Alessandro Natalini
Photography, Film and Video: André Ebner, Michaela Weniger, Nikolaus Schäffler
Italian
'Mars Cruiser One' è un Rover pressurizzato, abitabile, ideato per consentire l’esplorazione della Luna e di Marte durante le future missioni spaziali. Il veicolo è un laboratorio progettato per ospitare 3 astronauti, con autonomia fino a 2 settimane prima di ritornare alla base principale. Caratterizzato dalle ruote omnidirezionali, adatte per affrontare terreni rocciosi, si sposta con velocità di 5-10 km/h. Gli interni sono studiati per garantire la massima funzionalità e il comfort per l’equipaggio.
French
'Mars Cruiser One' est un rover habité pressurisé conçu pour permettre l’exploration de la Lune et Mars dans le cadre de futures missions spatiales. Ce véhicule est un laboratoire prévu pour accueillir 3 astronautes pendant 2 semaines maximum avant de revenir à la base principale de la station. Caractérisé par des roues omni-directionnelles particulièrement adaptées à un terrain rocailleux, il roule à la vitesse de 5 à 10 km/h. Les intérieurs sont aménagés pour garantir à l’équipage un maximum de fonctionnalité et de confort.
Arabic
‘سفينة فضاء المريخ 1’مركبة مضغوطة صالحة للمعيشة، مصممة لتسهيل اكتشافات القمر والمريخ خلال المهمات الفضائية المستقبلية. والمركبة تعد بمثابة مختبر مصمم لاستيعاب ثلاثة رواد فضاء لمدة تصل إلى أسبوعين قبل العودة إلى المحطة الرئيسية. وتتميز المركبة بعجلاتها متعددة الاتجاهات والتي صممت خصيصًا لتلائم التضاريس الصخرية، كما أنها تسير بسرعة تتراوح من 5 إلى 10 كم/ساعة (3-6 م/ساعة). أما من الداخل، فهي مصممة لتضمن للطاقم أقصى قدر من الراحة والعملية.
