The BiBlade sampling chain was developed for use in a potential Comet Surface Sample Return mission. Following prior versions of the sampling tool, a new tool was developed and validated to TRL 6. Sample acquisition testing was performed across a range of comet simulants and operational conditions. Tool operation was validated in a thermal-vacuum chamber. The end-to-end sampling chain was validated including sampling, sample measurement, and sample transfer. The sampling system is now ready for flight implementation.


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    Title :

    BiBlade sampling tool validation for comet surface environments


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    Publication date :

    2017-03-01


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    2301402 byte




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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