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Post Viking planetary protection requirements studyPast planetary quarantine requirements were reviewed in the light of present Viking data to determine the steps necessary to prevent contamination of the Martian surface on future missions. The currently used term planetary protection reflects a broader scope of understanding of the problems involved. Various methods of preventing contamination are discussed in relation to proposed projects, specifically the 1984 Rover Mission.
Document ID
19780008145
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Wolfson, R. P.
(Exotech Research and Analysis, Inc. Gaithersburg, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
August 31, 1977
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-155585
Report Number: NASA-CR-155585
Accession Number
78N16088
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: JPL-954807
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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