Mission - To Mars

The heavier the payload (rovers, habitats, or fuel), the more powerful the rocket must be to escape Earth's gravity.

Mapping the surface minerals and understanding the planet's internal structure.

Mars is a hostile environment that dictates how equipment and habitats are designed: Mars - NASA Science Mission to Mars

Testing technologies for landing large payloads and surviving the harsh environment. 2. Launch Logistics

Determining if Mars ever supported microbial life. The heavier the payload (rovers, habitats, or fuel),

Before any rocket launches, mission planners must define clear goals. Common objectives for Mars Exploration include:

Getting to Mars requires overcoming massive gravitational and orbital hurdles: The heavier the payload (rovers

Studying the history and current state of the Martian atmosphere.