The landing site of the first Mars Direct expedition in a spectacular setting

Three astronauts on EVA, just after the roll-out of the pressurized rover

Early morning fog is still covering the old riverbed in which the expedition has settled

Overview of Mars Direct base, with hab, rover and greenhouse to the left and Earth Return Vehicle to the right

The away team enjoying breathtaking Martian scenery on a field trip with the pressurized rover

A zeppelin, exploring Valles Marineris

Solar Vessel Chris McKay arriving in Mars orbit.

The ship's solar sails, made out of extremely thin reflective material have a total width of over two kilometres. 

The McKay has a 700 metres long "cargo tube". 

A rotating wheel -shaped habitat provides living quarters for the crew and for passengers who like to take the slow road to Mars.

The Red Planet reflected in the giant sails