ARES Program

Permanent Mars Colony for 40+ Humans

34 Design Documents

~150,000 Words

Complete Mission Architecture

A comprehensive engineering study for establishing humanity's first permanent settlement on Mars. This documentation covers every aspect from launch vehicles to social governance frameworks.

Mission Systems

Transportation Systems

5 sections

Super-heavy lift vehicles, crew transfer vehicles, and orbital assembly

Base Infrastructure

5 sections

Habitat modules, radiation protection, power, and thermal systems

Life Support & Agriculture

5 sections

Atmospheric processing, water reclamation, and food production

ISRU & Manufacturing

5 sections

Resource extraction, propellant production, and 3D printing facilities

Crew Selection & Training

5 sections

Colonist selection criteria, training curriculum, and team building

Precursor Missions

5 sections

Orbital surveys, ISRU demos, and robotic infrastructure deployment

Governance & Society

4 sections

Colony governance, population planning, and Earth relations

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