A Feasibility Analysis of Collaborative Mission Using Mars Airplane and Mars Balloon - Mars Aerial-Exploration for Terrestrial and Tropospheric Environment Observation -

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We propose a new concept of a Mars airplane mission in order to extend a mission-period using a Mars balloon as a supporting system. In this study, the Mars airplane, the Mars balloon, and atmospheric entry capsule which stores the aerial vehicles were designed. Moreover, a feasibility of the proposed mission was discussed in terms of aerodynamic performance and energy consumption, operation of the balloon and the Mars airplane, atmospheric entry and descent of the aerial vehicles, and transportation from Earth to Mars.