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Power
 
Power is a key factor in all of the proposed exploration missions from the early, small robotic missions, to a later large-scale human presence on Mars.
 
The main challenges for power generation are to cope with the harsh environment inducing reduced solar cell performances for example and to start thinking of new technologies enabling enhanced capabilities.

Click on an activity below to read a summary of the purpose and scope of this activity. Where possible, the final summary report of any completed activities can be obtained here.  
 
ExoMars Specific

• Solar Array Design and Technology Development for Mars Exploration Missions
• Solar Cell Development for Mars Exploration Missions
 
 
Mars Sample Return Specific
 
 
Generic Exploration Technologies

• Development of a CO/O2 fuel cell for power generation on Mars
• Fuel cell power system options for Mars rovers
• Technical and safety assessment of Russian RHUs
• Assessment of the implications of the integration of Russian RHU devices into European spacecraft
 
 
Last update: 22 May 2006

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