Project Boreas

by Charles S. Cockell

A report of a two year design study for a permanent scientific station at the Martian geographical north pole. Scientific, engineering and human factors challenges are considered.

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About the author

Charles Cockell is Professor of Astrobiology at the University of Edinburgh. His academic interests encompass life in extreme environments, the habitability of extraterrestrial environments and the human exploration and settlement of space. He has also written on the subject of extraterrestrial liberty.

He is author of scientific papers and books, including the undergraduate-level textbook 'Astrobiology' (Wiley) and numerous popular science books.