MSP carrier

The MSP carrier conveys the Martian Space Probe. It consists of a heavy-duty carrier and a self-powered trailer.

Design
At the front of the carrier is a control room and crew quarters—behind are weight-bearing suspension stanchions which distribute the MSP's weight evenly on its carrier. In front of the stanchions is a nuclear reactor power plant which is supplemented by two air turbine intakes—each one situated either side of the control room. On the control room roof is a communications beacon, a warning klaxon, and some lights. Underneath and a little in front of the starboard intake on the carrier's side is an exit hatch with retractable steps. . The lift leading to the hatch is situated behind the control room. Cahelium-strengthened support stanchions inside each of the three supports hold the MSP underneath the front of its main body. Two supports hold the MSP—one is below its retro-pitch and yaw thruster nozzles, and the other below its ion engine exhaust nozzle.