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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Overview of Ka-band communications technology requirements for the space exploration initiative [PDF]
In the Space Exploration Initiative, Ka-band frequencies are likely to carry the bulk of the communications traffic both in the vicinity of and on the return links from the moon and Mars.
Miller, Edward F.
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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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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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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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Estimates of thermochemical relaxation lengths behind normal shock waves relevant to manned lunar and Mars return missions, the aeroassist flight experiment, and Mars entry [PDF]
Thermochemical relaxation distances behind the strong normal shock waves associated with vehicles that enter the Earth atmosphere upon returning from a manned lunar or Mars mission are estimated. The relaxation distances for a Mars entry are estimated as
Howe, John T.
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Recent Efforts Enabling Martian Rotorcraft Missions [PDF]
The Mars Helicopter (MH), launching as a part of the Mars 2020 mission, will begin a new era of planetary exploration. Mars research has historically been conducted through landers, rovers, and satellites.
Johnson, Wayne R. +3 more
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Assessing the Acceptability of Science Operations Concepts and the Level of Mission Enhancement of Capabilities for Human Mars Exploration Extravehicular Activity. [PDF]
Astrobiology, 2019 Beaton KH +9 more
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