Cosmic ray studies with an Interstellar ProbeAmong the NASA mission concepts that have been suggested for the 21st century is an Interstellar Probe that might be accelerated to a velocity of about 10 to 20 AU/yr, allowing it to leave the heliosphere, ultimately reaching a radial distance of about 500 to 1000 AU in about 50 years. Previous studies of such a mission, and its potential significance for cosmic ray studies, both within the heliosphere, and beyond, in interstellar space are discussed.
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19920037934
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Legacy CDMS
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Conference Proceedings
Authors
Mewaldt, R. A. (California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Stone, E. C. (California Institute of Technology Pasadena, United States)