Ares

COD's next program: a crewed mission to Mars. Still early, but the Directorate is already building toward it.

No astronauts have flown yet. Ares begins where Astraeus leaves off, using what the Moon missions proved to reach further.

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Target
Mars
Astronauts Flown
0
Status
In Development
Launch Complex
TBD
Mars

Mission Log

I
Ares I
The first Ares mission, not yet on the manifest. The Directorate is studying what a Mars-capable vehicle and life support system will take before committing to a launch date.
TBDLaunch Date
Early StudyCurrent Stage
MarsObjective
In Development