Mars (1 of 3) (IMAGE) University of Leicester Caption This is a screenshot from a simulation showing an 85-hop mission segment on Mars (145 km total traverse with one week between hops). Credit Hugo Williams, Richard Ambrosi and Nigel Bannister, University of Leicester. Usage Restrictions Use only with credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.