Publication Date:
2019-06-28
Description:
The status of a program aimed at placing a global network of small surface landers on Mars for direct surface and subsurface measurements is reviewed. A possible baseline mission concept to establish a global network is discussed with particular reference to mission and system requirements, lander entry design considerations, and orbit design. The principal lander subsystems are described, including attitude control, power, command and data handling, telecommunications, and thermal subsystems.
Keywords:
ASTRONAUTICS (GENERAL)
Type:
AIAA PAPER 90-3783
Format:
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