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JPL and Mars explorationThe role of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the NASA program for Mars exploration is discussed. The scientific objectives for the study of Mars are outlined. Plans for the combined Comet Rendezvous Asteroid Flyby-Cassini mission to study the evolution of the organic molecules that are the precursors to life are examined in detail. Options for missions to Mars are considered.
Document ID
19890030429
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Cassani, J. R.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Reid, M. S.
(California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1988
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
IAF PAPER 88-393
Accession Number
89A17800
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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