Life sciences interests in Mars missionsNASA's Space Life Sciences research permeates plans for Mars missions and the rationale for the exploration of the planet. The Space Life Sciences program has three major roles in Mars mission studies: providing enabling technology for piloted missions, conducting scientific exploration related to the origin and evolution of life, and protecting space crews from the adverse physiological effects of space flight. This paper presents a rationale for exploration and some of the issues, tradeoffs, and visions being addressed in the Space Life Sciences program in preparation for Mars missions.
Document ID
19900029612
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Rummel, John D. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Griffiths, Lynn D. (NASA Life Sciences Div. Washington, DC, United States)