the study carried out a trade off analysis of power, thermal control and other parameters to provide a basis for the architectural design. the station would be constructed from six linked modules of 3.5 m diameter with a smaller cache module. the modules included a galley area, science and human factors laboratories, eva preparation area and personal quarters. the station would have a ‘garden’ area to provide some fresh food and for psychological relief. the station would be supported by nuclear power and a hybrid physico-chemical and biological life support system. provision for in-situ resource use (isru) from the martian polar regions was studied, particular emphasis being placed on the availability of water from the polar ices. the station would support a separate small drilling encampment nearby and would be surrounded by radiative panels which would sublime the 2 m of carbon dioxide snow estimated to fall at pole station during the winter, allowing for year-round operations.