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The Mars Micromission SpacecraftThe concept of a small common Mars Micromission spacecraft design, using the Ariane-5 GTO piggyback launch opportunities has been studied over the past year by NASA/JPL and CNES. The study is based on the 200 kg ASAP twin configuration, due to its clear performance and cost advantages for planetary missions over the 100-kg ASAP configuration. The spacecraft design commonalty has been explored for the Mars 2003, 2005, and 2007 launch opportunities and for three main mission types: Probe Carrier missions, with one or more probes, measuring 40-80 cm in diameter. Science Orbiter missions, with additional fuel for orbit insertion. and Telecommunication Relay Orbiter missions, with optimal data return link.
Document ID
20000075276
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Other
Authors
Leschly, Kim
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA United States)
Bousquet, Pierre
(Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales Toulouse, France)
Date Acquired
August 19, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2000
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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