U.S. defense, aerospace and security giant Lockheed Martin on Friday revealed plans for a Mars lander and a base camp. Presenting during the final day of the 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Adelaide, South Australia (SA), Lockheed Martin revealed its new Mars Ascent Descent Vehicle (MADV), a reusable lander which will be used in manned missions to Mars. The Mars Base Camp, an orbiting outpost the company believes will be the key to landing on Mars, was also unveiled. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has partnered with Lockheed Martin in its attempt to land humans on Mars by 2030s. (Photo/Agencies)
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