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Phase II Final Report - NASA's Institute for Advanced Concepts

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Planetary Exploration Using Biomimetics<br />

An Entomopter <strong>for</strong> Flight on Mars<br />

Figure 2-13: Measurements Taken During a Dust Devil (Pathfinder Data)<br />

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2.4.4 Soil Composition<br />

Mars soil composition is an important factor in the potential of utilizing in-situ resources <strong>for</strong><br />

propellant production. Soil composition data was generated by the Mars Pathfinder mission.<br />

Table 2-3: Mineral Composition of Mars Soil<br />

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Mineral<br />

Percent Composition by Weight<br />

Na 2 O 2.4<br />

MgO 7.8<br />

Al 2 O 3 8.6<br />

SiO 2 48.6<br />

SO 3 5.9<br />

C L 0.6<br />

K 2 O 0.3<br />

CaO 6.1<br />

TiO 2 1.2<br />

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<strong>Phase</strong> <strong>II</strong> <strong>Final</strong> <strong>Report</strong>

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