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| | The possibilities for Mars colonization - |
 | | Mars Direct 100 ton full mass ERV would be delivered to the Martian surface without the ascent fuel as a separate 25 ton cargo. |
 | | The current NASA Mars expedition sketch utilizes a Mars Semi-Direct scheme, calling for three Shuttle-Z launches: one for a crew of 6, one for ERV, and one for the additional Earth return rocket stage that would be left in Mars orbit while crew does its job on the surface. |
 | | Those countries, which are interested in sending their representatives to Mars, as well as supporting their aerospace industry and securing themselves respectable place in history, could award, for example, a $20 billion prize to the organization which first builds a manned base on Mars. |
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