Mars Astrobiology Explorer-Cacher, MAX-C is the rover of the NASA space agency , which was to be launched to Mars in 2018, and work in conjunction with the European rover of the Exomars program [1] [2] [3] . The development of the rover was suspended in April 2011 due to budget cuts [4] [5] .
| Mars Astrobiology Explorer-Cacher | |
|---|---|
 Computer model of the Mars Astrobiology Explorer-Cacher Mars Rover | |
| Customer |  NASA |
| Tasks | Mars exploration |
| Carrier rocket | Atlas-5 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 300 kg |
| Power sources | Solar panels |
| Active life | Planned: 500 sol |
The rover would use solar batteries as a power source, with a maximum mass of 300 kg, based on the components of the Mars Science Laboratory rover systems (MSL). MAX-C would conduct astrobiological studies, assess the potential viability of various Martian environments, collect, analyze and store the most valuable samples from the surface of the planet suitable for return to Earth [6] .
It was planned that powered by solar panels, the rover would travel 20 km across the surface of Mars . Estimated lifetime - 500 Martian days (sol). The total cost of the project would be 1.5-2 billion dollars.
See also
- Mars Science Laboratory (rover) - soft landing on the surface of Mars August 6, 2012, is operational.
- Spirit (rover) - soft landing on the surface of Mars on January 4, 2004, the last communication session - March 22, 2010.
- Opportunity (rover) - soft landing on the surface of Mars on January 25, 2004, the last communication session - June 10, 2018.
- Sojoner (rover) - soft landing on the surface of Mars on July 4, 1997, the last communication session - September 27, 1997.
- Phoenix - landing module , stationary automatic Martian station. She worked in 2008.
- The Viking program - two artificial satellites of Mars and two fixed automatic Martian stations. Studies of Mars in 1976-1982
Notes
- β "Proposed 2018 Mars Astrobiology Explorer-MA (MAX-C) Mission" , Proposal of the MEPAG Mid-Range Rover Science Analysis Group (MRR-SAG) , NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory , September 10, 2009
- β Mars Exploration Program Analysis (July 9, 2009)
- β Mars Astrobiology Explorer-Cacher (MAX-C): A Potential Rover Mission for 2018 . Archived May 28, 2010. (September 15, 2009)
- β ESA Halts Work on Space ExoMars Orbiter and Rover , Space News (April 20, 2011). The appeal date is April 21, 2011.
- Europe US, Europe Single-rover Plan for Mars Mission for 2018 , Space News (18 April 2011). The appeal date is April 21, 2011.
- β Strategic Technology Development for Future Mars Missions (2013β2022) . Archived May 28, 2010. (PDF) September 15, 2009
Landing site for research vehicles on the map of Mars
Spirit
Opportunity
Sojourner
Viking-1
Viking 2
Phoenix
Mars 3
Curiosity
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