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    MIECS - Modular Interplanetary Exploration and Colonization System

    The MIECS concept is inspired by LEGO, intermodal transport, and cube sats to envision Lunar/Mars travel. Based on 4-stud cylinders with single cylinder subdivisions, cylinders represent modules (Mods) that add life support, fuel, power, propulsion, science, colonization, etc. Mods range from "dumb" supplies to self-guided systems and allow different mission configurations, similar to LEGO elements.

    MIECS is a:
    1. Receiving Orbital Station (ROS). ROS supports the MTA and efficiently stockpiles Mods. ROS has a core, misc. Mods, and crew capsules.
    2. Modular Transport Assembly (MTA). MTA uses ops and mission-specific Mods for extended ops and Mod transport. Fore to aft, Mods are:

    • Command
    • Habitats (one-time descent)
    • Crew Area
    • Gravity Crew Area
    • Storage
    • Comms/dorsal sensors (radar, remote sensing, radio telescope)
    • Misc. Mods
    • Ventral dock w/ Reusable Lander
    • Nuclear Power/Propulsion

    Beyond reaching the Moon/Mars, the concept uses commercial tech and iterative design to scale for sustainable post-Mars missions.
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