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An international Mars exploration programThe scientific reasons for a Mars exploration program are reviewed, and the robotic phase of such a program is examined. The functions and requirements of the rovers, surface stations and penetrators are addressed, as are those of the imaging and communications orbiters. The navigational functions which support the aerocapture and landing vehicles are examined.
Document ID
19900026515
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Rea, Donald G.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Cunningham, Glenn E.
(JPL Pasadena, CA, United States)
Craig, Mark K.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Conway, Harold L.
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1989
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
IAF PAPER 89-493
Accession Number
90A13570
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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