SMRTR TechOct 31, 2024Daily.dev

Elon Musk: Should Phobos Serve as the Entry Port of SpaceX to Mars?

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Phobos, Mars' larger moon, orbits the planet every 7.6 hours and has unique properties that make it potentially useful as a space port. Its low escape velocity of 11.4 m/s, primitive carbon-rich composition, and proximity to Mars could allow for easier cargo transfers and future space industry development.

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