Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV)

from "The Martian" (2015)

Scale: 1/144
Initial Release: 2017
Medium: Resin
Kit Rarity: 2

About the Design

Featured prominently in Ridley Scott's 2015 "The Martian," the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) is a highly plausible craft
for ferrying six astronauts from the Martian surface into low orbit. The craft consists of a descent module (which also
serves as a launching pad during take off), a primary ascent stage, a smaller secondary ascent stage, and the
manned capsule itself. The design was based on actual NASA concepts for a manned mission to Mars in the 
coming decades.

About the Kit

The 1:144 MAV was designed by Scott Lowther with decals by JBOT. The kit featured separate descent and ascent stages.

Original box art is by Brad Fraunfelter.