Martian Exploration Vacuum Airship

MEVA - Martian Exploration Vacuum Airship is a design concept that explore the possibility of a vacuum lighter-than-air transport on the surface of Mars. MEVA aims to act as a mobile research station, and enables fast and versatile travel option for surface crew to conduct distant research over difficult terrains.

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MEVA utilize multiple vacuum envelopes to generate lift partial lift, with coanda thrusters and lift surfaces providing additional lift & vector controls. The gondola is able to carry a crew of 3 astronauts.

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The basis of this concept is inspired by Evacuated Airship for Mars Missions by Dr.John-Paul Clarke & Others at Georgia Institute of Technology