Advantages of using the STS for advanced planetary missions are considered. Several factors are analyzed with relation to a proposed exploration of the Jupiter System. Information relating to a Martian expedition for retrieving surface samples and also calculations pertaining to a landing on Titan are presented. The components of the suggested Jupiter System exploration facility include an orbiter, subsatellite, deep probes, Callisto lander, Io lander, and rough landers. Data concerning the STS injection mass possibilities and Ganymede orbiter mass potential are provided.


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    Title :

    Using the Shuttle for future advanced planetary missions


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Annual Meeting on Space shuttle missions of the 80''s ; 1975 ; Denver, CO


    Publication date :

    1977-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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