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  • Human Space Exploration
  • Human Factors

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  • Mars exploration presents unique challenges, including significant data transmission limitations and communication latency between Earth and Mars.
  • Standard terrestrial fieldwork and lunar exploration methodologies are insufficient for Martian surface operations.
  • Effective human-Mars exploration requires novel approaches to scientific decision-making and sample collection under constrained communication conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and define optimal strategies for scientific exploration on the Martian surface.
  • To examine the impact of communication bandwidth and latency on crewed extravehicular activities (EVAs).
  • To determine how Earth-based science teams can best support surface crews in collecting scientifically valuable samples.

Main Methods:

  • Simulated extravehicular activities (EVAs) in Mars analog terrains.
  • Testing under various Mars-relevant bandwidth and latency conditions.
  • Evaluation of tactical decision-making processes between surface crews and Earth-based science teams.

Main Results:

  • Surface crews must possess scientific training to effectively communicate data and support Earth-based decision-making.
  • Appropriate planning, structured protocols, and tools like a "dynamic leaderboard" can enhance EVA efficiency.
  • Earth-based scientists can provide significant scientific value to EVAs despite communication latency.

Conclusions:

  • Human exploration of Mars necessitates a scientifically trained surface crew capable of independent decision-making.
  • Effective collaboration between Mars surface crews and Earth-based scientists is achievable with structured protocols and tools.
  • The BASALT program provides recommendations for optimizing scientific return during human Mars exploration missions.