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Valles Marineris, Mars: An optimum science-sample siteThe Valles Marineris troughs offer an opportunity to sample rocks that reflect various ages and compositions, giving insight into important processes on Mars. Most of the samples would be located within reasonable proximity and could be easily reached by rovers or balloons. Although landing a spacecraft on the floor of the Valles Marineris may be too dangerous for the first sample-return mission to Mars, the scientific rewards would be so great that such a landing should be considered for later flights.
Document ID
19890008962
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lucchitta, B. K. (Geological Survey Flagstaff, AZ, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Publication Information
Publication: Lunar and Planetary Inst., Workshop on Mars Sample Return Science
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
89N18333
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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