Mars Outpost

[1] The components and design were based on an earlier lunar test bed outpost.

[1] Components of the base would include a habitat module, pressurized rover dock/equipment lock, airlocks, and a 16 meters (17 yards) constructed habitat.

[1] Their main tasks would be to do research on mining of Mars and Phobos, life sciences, technology, and Solar System exploration.

[1] The Office of Space Exploration did case studies that include establishing a human presence on another planet in 1988 and 1989.

"[2] The base had three main phases called Emplacement, Consolidation, and Utilization.