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February 15, 2036 - The Ares arrives at Mars, and prepares to dock with the orbiting lander vehicle that was placed in Martian orbit when the crew's surface habitat was landed on the planet several years before.

Design of the Ares based off of several NTR (Nuclear Thermal Rocket) designs from the incredible site [link]

That is a TransHab module stuck to the bow end, yes. As you can probably tell from many of my other renders, I'm quite fond of them.

The majority of the ground infrastructure that will sustain the crew during their 120-day stay on the Red Planet was sent up ahead of them. Their habitat module and ascent vehicle, as well as rovers and other vital structures, are already on the surface. A lander was also placed in orbit to dock with the Ares once it arrived in orbit, as shown here.
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~morbiusx33 Jan 19, 2013
You have a vivid imagination and great talent! I hope you channel it in the aerospace industry!
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Mood: Joy ~SMPritchard Jan 21, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Thank you!
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~jagrier Aug 4, 2012  Professional Writer
This piece is now in an art feature honoring the MSL Curiosity Rover - If you like it, please comment on the feature! [link]
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*Ludo38 Apr 27, 2012  Professional General Artist
Well done! Good 3D work...
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~SMPritchard Apr 29, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Thanks!
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*Eagle1Division Nov 29, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
Haha, this really gets me excited about my own Mars Mission Architecture idea. Never really been a huge fan of constellation, I mean - compare it to SpaceX's Dragon! In price, timeline, capability - everything!

Anyways, I'm just excited I'm not the only one thinking of this :D
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~lmbednark Jun 5, 2012
You are not the only one ;). With private companies getting enthusiastic about space I'm confident we will see a manned Mars landing in my lifetime.
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~TerranAbassador Aug 30, 2011  Student Digital Artist
If I may ask, what is the purpose of the open cage in the middle of the craft? Is it simply buffer space between the habitat and drive?
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~SMPritchard Aug 30, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
That's the space where the Earth Departure tank was. It's jettisoned once it's spent to save mass. You can see the tank in the image "Leaving Earth".
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~TerranAbassador Aug 30, 2011  Student Digital Artist
I saw it. Makes a lot of sense.
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