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The delta V requirements to go from the outer solar system to Mars are far less than those required to go from Earth to Mars. Plus, an ammonia iceteroid can be
by DavidSJ 14y ago
The delta V requirements to go from the outer solar system to Mars are far less than those required to go from Earth to Mars. Plus, an ammonia iceteroid can be moved around virtually for free (with significant mass lost upon arrival) since ammonia can serve as rocket fuel, and thus the iceteroid can act as a giant fuel tank.
- ranman 14y agoExcellent idea. However since mars is right next to the asteroid belt one might easily just use those rather than the "outer" solar system.