Mars Direct

Mars Direct is a conceptual plan for sending humans to Mars efficiently and cost-effectively. It proposes launching spacecraft that travel directly from Earth to Mars, using in-situ resource utilization—specifically, producing fuel and oxygen from Mars' own atmosphere and soil—reducing the need to carry everything from Earth. The approach emphasizes minimal, straightforward missions with reusable equipment and existing technology, aiming for shorter travel times and lower costs. Overall, Mars Direct seeks to make Mars exploration more feasible by simplifying the logistics and leveraging available resources on the Red Planet.