Permanent settlement allows Mars One to use technology that is not substantially different from existing systems. The hardware specifically needed for this mission still needs to be designed, built, and tested extensively but the technology already exists. Mars One is not an aerospace company and
Permanent settlement allows Mars One to use technology that is not substantially different from existing systems. The hardware specifically needed for this mission still needs to be designed, built, and tested extensively but the technology already exists. Mars One is not an aerospace company and will not design or manufacture mission hardware. All equipment will be developed by third party suppliers and integrated in their established facilities.
Mars One has visited major aerospace companies around the world to discuss the requirements, budget, and timelines with their engineers and business developers. The current mission plan was composed on the basis of the feedback received in these meetings. These are preliminary results that need to be improved by conceptual design studies, which Mars One will contract a supplier for. The first studies have already been awarded to a supplier.
The mission is comprised of the following primary hardware components.
Mars Landing Module: Mars One will secure the landing modules from one of the experienced suppliers in the world, for example Lockheed Martin. Similar landers will be equipped to perform different functions.
- Carrying Life Support Units that generate energy, water and breathable air for the settlement.
- Carrying Supply Unit with food, solar panels, spare parts and other components.
- Carrying Living 