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Microbial Certification of the MER spacecraftSpacecraft such as the Mars Exploration Rovers (MER) must meet acceptable microbial population levels prior to launch. Sensitive parts and materials prevent any single sterilization method from being used as a final step on the assembled spacecraft.
Document ID
20060030537
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
Authors
Schubert, W. W.
Arakelian, T.
Barengoltz, J. B.
Chough, N. G.
Chung, S. Y.
Law, J.
Kirschner, L.
Koukol, R. C.
Newlin, L. E.
Morales, F.
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
May 18, 2003
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
spore bioburden Mars Exploration Rover dry hear microbial reduction planetary
protection

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