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The primary purpose of sending humans to Mars is to conduct surface exploration. After establishing the infrastructure of the outward and return journeys, and designing the hardware (including EVA suits and support equipment), the surface traverses can be planned. As with other aspects of the first manned mission to Mars, there remains much to be decided, but some studies have investigated what might be expected over the course of the first excursions.
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(2005). Surface exploration. In: Marswalk One. Springer Praxis Books. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-84628-596-8_6
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