Category Archives: Vehicles
Inflatable Reentry Concepts and References
Mars Sample Return Concepts and References
(It may be important to note: sample return is not a necessary precursor to human exploration,
and, some robust sample return missions are proposed as follow-ups of on-going
human settlement.)
and, some robust sample return missions are proposed as follow-ups of on-going
human settlement.)

Gorgeous 2020 MSR Concept by Corby Waste for NASA JPL
Earlier MSR Concepts also by Corby Waste for NASA JPL
Even Earlier Concepts by Corby Waste for NASA JPL
Asteroid Mining Refs: Desert Research and Technology Studies (RATS)
Mars Cycler Concepts
References: Blue Origin
References: Dragon Capsule
References: Bigelow Inflatable Space Habs
Robert Bigaelow Presentation at ISDC 2011 (click for videos)
Stills (click for high-res):
(two concepts above by Walter Myers)