May 7th, 2004
Mars Rocket Plane: From Science Fiction to Realtiy
Take a journey with NASA/AMES’ Andrew Gonzales, KG6RWO, planetary aircraft technology development program member. View full-screen pictures of earth-based flight demonstrations and Mars photos. Learn about the Mars atmospheric conditions, and the difficulties of the design process. Other topics will include: communications and propulsion subsystems, autonomous systems, control, structures, stowage, and deployment. Andy will lead us on an unforgettable journey to Mars. Please do not miss this special opportunity!
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