**5. Results and discussion**

From the above experimental results, it is suitable for controlling the Mars probe because it can output a large amount of DE even with a small number of DEs and

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port during measurement in the wind tunnel.

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*The Challenge of Controlling a Small Mars Plane DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.95507*

ing cost and can withstand −40°C.

have an atmosphere.

larger payload can be realized.

International Space Station.

**Acknowledgements**

output control of planetary exploration spacecraft.

and we hope that the results of this research will be valuable.

has a high operating speed. In addition, DEs are manufactured at low manufactur-

Thus, for the first time in the world, we aim to fly in the atmosphere of Mars. By doing so, we would like to obtain our own Mars observation data such as highresolution residual magnetic field data and atmospheric data. By establishing this technology, it will lead to the flight of other celestial bodies (Titan, Venus, etc.) that

The function of detecting radiation on Mars (particle type, energy range, dose range, etc.) and the function of detecting underground features such as caves and water volume, which are important considerations for Martian colonies, have not been considered in the paper. At this moment, the payload of the airplane is small and we will not able to consider them. As mentioned in the background of DEs, however, the output of the DE has come to lift 8 kg against the weight of the 0.15 g DE. In the near future, we would like to increase the output of the DE, so that a

DEs are also suitable for controlling the solar panels, antenna control, and drive

What we need to know in the future is how well DEs can withstand cosmic rays. As early as next year, we plan to experiment with how a DE behaves in space on the

Recently, more and more research has been aimed at exploring the possibility of applying DEs to frequently used items such as spacesuits, power suits, and robots,

We would like to thank to Mr. Hiroki Ura and Mr. Takashi Yajima of the Aerodynamics Research Unit, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)'s Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology's Advanced Research Platform Operation Promotion Project "Wind and fluid Engineering Platform" for their enthusiastic support in getting this important data using their wind tunnel. We also thank Aisin AW Co., LTD. for its financial support and manpower sup-

#### *The Challenge of Controlling a Small Mars Plane DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.95507*

has a high operating speed. In addition, DEs are manufactured at low manufacturing cost and can withstand −40°C.

Thus, for the first time in the world, we aim to fly in the atmosphere of Mars. By doing so, we would like to obtain our own Mars observation data such as highresolution residual magnetic field data and atmospheric data. By establishing this technology, it will lead to the flight of other celestial bodies (Titan, Venus, etc.) that have an atmosphere.

The function of detecting radiation on Mars (particle type, energy range, dose range, etc.) and the function of detecting underground features such as caves and water volume, which are important considerations for Martian colonies, have not been considered in the paper. At this moment, the payload of the airplane is small and we will not able to consider them. As mentioned in the background of DEs, however, the output of the DE has come to lift 8 kg against the weight of the 0.15 g DE. In the near future, we would like to increase the output of the DE, so that a larger payload can be realized.

DEs are also suitable for controlling the solar panels, antenna control, and drive output control of planetary exploration spacecraft.

What we need to know in the future is how well DEs can withstand cosmic rays. As early as next year, we plan to experiment with how a DE behaves in space on the International Space Station.

Recently, more and more research has been aimed at exploring the possibility of applying DEs to frequently used items such as spacesuits, power suits, and robots, and we hope that the results of this research will be valuable.
