An overview of possibilities being explored by NASA for effective planetary exploration at low cost is presented. The Solar System Exploration Committee (SSEC) has been examining this issue, with particular attention given to the areas of observing scientific objectives using derivative designs and hardware, and limiting modifications. The Venus Radar Mapper has been endorsed by the SSEC in terms of using existing space hardware, and has proven to be cost effective. In addition, hardware developed for Galileo missions must be used. Finally, the development of a spacecraft design which can be cost-effectively reconfigured from mission to mission is underway with the Mariner Mark II Concept. It is anticipated that low cost planetary exploration methods will be the focus of study at the SSEC.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Effective planetary exploration at low cost


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1982-10-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





    Cost effective exploration drilling

    Winchester, D. | Tema Archive | 1999


    Planetary exploration

    Wessen, Randii R. | NTRS | 2018


    Low-cost entry systems for future planetary exploration missions

    Rasky, D. J. / Tran, H. K. / International Academy of Astronautics | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1999


    Principles and methods for future low-cost planetary exploration

    Kraemer, R. S. / Herman, D. H. | NTRS | 1976