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Overview and Status of the Kepler MissionThe Kepler Mission is a search for terrestrial planets with the design optimized for detecting Earth-size planets in the habitable zone (HZ) of solar-like stars. In addition, the mission has a broad detection capability for a wide range of planetary sizes, planetary orbits and spectral types of stars. The mission is in the midst of the development phase with good progress leading to the preliminary design review later this year. Long lead procurements are well under way. An overview in all areas is presented including both the flight system (photometer and spacecraft) and the ground system. Launch is on target for 2007 on a Delta II.
Document ID
20040066108
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Koch, D.
Borucki, W.
Dunham, E.
Geary, J.
Gilliland, R.
Jenkins, J.
Latham, D.
Mayer, D.
Sobeck, C.
Duren, R.
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
November 24, 2003
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: SPIE Symposium on Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Country: United Kingdom
Start Date: June 21, 2004
End Date: June 25, 2004
Sponsors: International Society for Optical Engineering
Funding Number(s)
OTHER: UPN 853-15-01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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