It accomplishes this feet by hovering only inches away from the dusty surface of RED. Surprisingly the space gremlins that destroy any multi-module vehicle that touches the surface of the planet are very poor jumpers and cannot reach the outpost despite the close clearance.
The Mars Outpost features two docking pads at the top of the structure that allow ATVs to dock and transfer supplies. Even though resupply is much easier now, it is expected to occur much less often because the outpost is self sufficient. It has dual nuclear generators to supply power and an oxygen garden to refresh the atmosphere.
