The March to Mars

STAGE 1: HOW DO WE GET THERE?

Essential Question: How would you create a system to get people to Mars?

Things to consider:

Who Makes Rockets

  • SpaceX

  • ULA

  • Northrup Grumman

  • Sierra Nevada

  • Blue Origin

  • Rocket Lab

  • NASA

Propulsion

STAGE 2: HOW CAN WE LAND SAFELY ON MARS?

Essential Question: How would create a landing system for Mars?

Things to consider:

  • Heat Shield

  • Inflatable

  • Parachute

STAGE 3: HOW CAN WE LIVE ON MARS?

Essential Question: How would you design a new habitat on Mars?

Things to consider:

  • Passive Solar

  • Inflatable

  • Underground

  • 3D Printed Buildings

  • Rovers

  • Mars VR

  • Space Suit