MAV (Mars Ascent Vehicle)

The Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) is a spacecraft designed to launch samples or astronauts from the surface of Mars back into space. It acts like a rocket that lifts off from Mars, carrying valuable scientific samples or crew members into orbit around the planet. The MAV is essential for returning Martian materials to Earth or enabling future missions involving human exploration. It must be specially engineered to operate in Mars’ thin atmosphere and low gravity, ensuring safe and reliable transport from Martian surface to the next stage of space travel.