Office of exploration overview [PDF]
The NASA Office of Exploration case studies for FY89 are reviewed with regard to study ground rules and constraints. Three study scenarios are presented: lunar evolution, Mars evolution, and Mars expedition with emphasis on the key mission ...
Alred, John
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The Mars 2020 Engineering Cameras and Microphone on the Perseverance Rover: A Next-Generation Imaging System for Mars Exploration. [PDF]
Space Sci Rev, 2020 Maki JN +28 more
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Planetary mission summaries. Volume 1: Introduction and overview [PDF]
Tabular synopses of twelve missions are presented along with the Mariner Jupiter/Saturn 1977 mission for comparison. Mission definitions considered include: Mars Polar Orbiter; Mars Surface Sample Return; Mars Rover; Marine Jupiter/Uranus 1979 with ...
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Potential Advantages of Conducting Short Duration Visits to the Martian Surface [PDF]
Recent NASA concepts for human missions to Mars, including the Evolvable Mars Campaign and Design Reference Architecture 5.0, have focused on the conduct of missions with long duration stays on the Martian surface.
Cirillo, William M. +4 more
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Phobos and Deimos: A base for sampling the Martian past [PDF]
Future exploration of Mars is summed up by the proposal that the Martian satellites provide an ideal base for exploring the surface of Mars. For example, a manned base on Deimos could direct a series of unmanned rovers and sample recovery operations ...
Singer, S. F.
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A Mixed Integer Programming Approach to the Rechargeable Rover Routing Problem on Mars
Foundations of Computing and Decision SciencesIn this paper, we introduce a novel variant of the Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP), the Rechargeable Rover Routing Problem (RRRP), which addresses the routing of energy-constrained autonomous electric rovers for Martian missions.
Burzyński Wojciech, Kaleta Mariusz
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Planetary geometry handbook: Mars positional data, 1990 - 2020, volume 3 [PDF]
Graphical data necessary for the analysis of planetary exploration missions to Mars are presented. Positional and geometric information spanning the time period from 1990 through 2020 is provided.
Cunniff, R. A. +3 more
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Nuclear power systems for lunar and Mars exploration [PDF]
Initial studies of a variety of mission scenarios for the new Space Exploration Initiative, and the technologies necessary to enable or significantly enhance them, have identified the development of advanced space power systems whether solar, chemical or
Bozek, J. M., Sovie, R. J.
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Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Conference on NASA/University Advanced Space Design Program [PDF]
Topics discussed include: lunar transportation system, Mars rover, lunar fiberglass production, geosynchronous space stations, regenerative system for growing plants, lunar mining devices, lunar oxygen transporation system, mobile remote manipulator ...
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Trajectory and navigation system design for robotic and piloted missions to Mars [PDF]
Future Mars exploration missions, both robotic and piloted, may utilize Earth to Mars transfer trajectories that are significantly different from one another, depending upon the type of mission being flown and the time period during which the flight ...
Matousek, S. E., Thurman, S. W.
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