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PlanDefinition: Mars Direct Mission Plan 2040

Official URL: https://mitre.org/fhir/space-health/PlanDefinition/MarsDirectMissionPlan2040 Version: 0.5.12
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Mars Direct architecture mission with ERV pre-deployed, ISRU propellant production for return, crew of 4, 18-month surface operations at Jezero Crater. Mission objectives: demonstrate ISRU viability, conduct extensive geological surveys, collect samples for analysis, validate long-duration Mars surface systems.

Id: MarsDirectMissionPlan2040
Url: Mars Direct Mission 2040 - Jezero Crater Landing
Version: 0.5.12
Title: Mars Direct Mission 2040 - Jezero Crater Landing
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code: workflow-definition

Date: 2026-03-25 00:24:16-0500
Publisher: MITRE
Description:

Mars Direct architecture mission with ERV pre-deployed, ISRU propellant production for return, crew of 4, 18-month surface operations at Jezero Crater. Mission objectives: demonstrate ISRU viability, conduct extensive geological surveys, collect samples for analysis, validate long-duration Mars surface systems.
Actions:
Launch - Earth Return Vehicle (ERV): Uncrewed ERV launch with Sabatier reactor, nuclear power unit, hydrogen supply. Target: Mars arrival 6 months later, land at Jezero. Begin ISRU propellant production immediately.
Launch - Crew in Mars Habitat Unit: Crew of 4 launches 26 months after ERV (once ISRU confirms propellant production). 6-month transit with artificial gravity tether.
Outbound Transit: 6-month deep space cruise. Continuous radiation monitoring, exercise countermeasures, health assessments, crew training for surface operations.
Mars Orbit Insertion and Descent: Direct entry and landing at Jezero site near pre-positioned ERV. Habitat establishes life support upon landing.
Surface Operations - 18 Months: Extended surface mission with ~400-500 EVAs total. Geological surveys, sample collection, ISRU monitoring, equipment maintenance, health monitoring. Weekly medical checkups, monthly radiation assessments.
Ascent and Earth Return: Crew boards fueled ERV, launches from Mars, 6-month return transit. Total mission duration: ~30 months (900 days).
Earth Atmospheric Entry and Recovery: ERV capsule atmospheric entry, parachute descent, splashdown in Pacific. Crew medical evaluation and reconditioning.