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Robots and Humans in Planetary Exploration: Working Together?Today's approach to human-robotic cooperation in planetary exploration focuses on using robotic probes as precursors to human exploration. A large portion of current NASA planetary surface exploration is focussed on Mars, and robotic probes are seen as precursors to human exploration in: Learning about operation and mobility on Mars; Learning about the environment of Mars; Mapping the planet and selecting landing sites for human mission; Demonstration of critical technology; Manufacture fuel before human presence, and emplace elements of human-support infrastructure
Document ID
20020072847
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
Authors
Landis, Geoffrey A.
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)
Lyons, Valerie
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
July 10, 2002
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 755-A4-02
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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