Building a pathway to the planets - Expanding the frontiers of human explorationThe basic mission options, transportation, robotic precursors, technology, and human factors involved in the advance into interplanetary exploration and establishment of bases on the moon, planets, and planetary satellites are discussed. Case studies that have been undertaken for four candidate missions are briefly addressed. The role of international cooperation and the selection criteria pertaining to such missions are addressed.
Document ID
19900026517
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
O'Handley, Douglas A. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)