The voyage that will redefine humanity. 140 million miles. 6–9 months in transit.
What it takes. How we will live there.
An interactive timeline of humanity's first crewed mission to the Red Planet.
Starship departs from Starbase or Kennedy Space Center. 100+ ton payload to LEO then Mars transfer orbit.
6–9 month journey through deep space. Crew manages radiation shielding, life support, and zero-g exercise.
Aerocapture, supersonic retro-propulsion, and sky crane landing. Precision targeting near Jezero Crater or equatorial sites.
Establish initial base camp. Deploy solar arrays, ISRU propellant plant, and habitats before next crew arrives.
Adjust parameters to see real-time impact on mission feasibility.
Click habitats to learn about sustainable living solutions using local resources.
Bigelow-style expandable habitats. Launch compact, inflate on surface. Provides 300+ m³ living space.
Using Martian soil sintered by autonomous robots. Thick walls for natural shielding from radiation and temperature swings.
Natural caverns from ancient volcanism offer ready-made protection. Seal entrances and pressurize interior.
The future of our species depends on those who choose to go first.