Mars Direct (concept)

Mars Direct is a space mission plan aimed at sending humans to Mars efficiently and cost-effectively. It involves launching a minimal spacecraft, including a habitat and life-support systems, with supplies for the initial crew. The plan uses in-situ resource utilization by producing fuel and water from Mars' resources, reducing the amount of material launched from Earth. This approach minimizes mission costs and complexity, enabling a faster and more sustainable human presence on Mars. Essentially, Mars Direct focuses on simplicity, resourcefulness, and cost efficiency to make human Mars exploration feasible.