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A Review of New and Developing Technology to Significantly Improve Mars Sample-Return MissionsA JPL development activity was initiated in FY 1999 for the purpose of examining and evaluating technologies that could materially improve future (i.e., beyond the 2005 launch) Mars sample return missions. The scope of the technology review was comprehensive and end-to-end; the goal was to improve mass, cost, risk, and scientific return. A specific objective was to assess approaches to sample return with only one Earth launch. While the objective of the study was specifically for sample-return, in-situ missions can also benefit from using many of the technologies examined.
Document ID
20010023074
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Carsey, F.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA United States)
Brophy, J.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA United States)
Gilmore, M.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA United States)
Rodgers, D.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA United States)
Wilcox, B.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA United States)
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 2000
Publication Information
Publication: Concepts and Approaches for Mars Exploration
Issue: Part 1
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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