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On what pad are you going to land the rocket? You've got to at least level the ground and clear it of debris before a landing. That's gonna take some big constr
by Balgair 7y ago
On what pad are you going to land the rocket? You've got to at least level the ground and clear it of debris before a landing. That's gonna take some big construction equipment, even in 0.4G, likely not with a human anywhere near. Likely, you'll need to pour something akin to concrete for the pad, which is not an easy job for a suited up human without any real rad protection. Robots are going to be a major part of any Mars mission as Mars is not a great place to be outside and doing skilled labor.