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Planetary programsThe goals of the NASA planetary exploration program are to understand the origin and evolution of the solar system and the earth, and the extent and nature of near-earth space resources. To accomplish this, a number of missions have been flown to the planets, and more are in active preparation or in the planning stage. This paper describes the current and planned planetary exploration program starting with the spacecraft now in flight (Pioneers and Voyagers), those in preparation for launch this decade (Galileo, Magellan, and Mars Observer), and those recommended by the Solar System Exploration Committee for the future. The latter include a series of modest objective Observer missions, a more ambitious set of Mariner Mark IIs, and the very challenging but scientifically rewarding sample returns.
Document ID
19860047806
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mills, R. A.
(NASA Solar Systems Exploration Div. Washington, DC, United States)
Bourke, R. D.
(California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1985
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
86A32544
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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