Ascent, rendezvous and earth return are three operational mission sequences in the sample return phase of the Mars Rover Sample Return (MRSR) mission. In the conduct of the current study, several vehicles have been identified to enable the sample return phase of the mission. These elements are the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV), the Earth Return Vehicle (ERV), the rendezvous and docking module (RDM), and the sample return capsule (SRC). The sample return elements, when combined with other elements performing the launch and delivery functions, form the basis of the MRSR system. This paper summarizes the significant mission aspects of the sample return phase, describes the Mars ascent and earth return scenario, illustrates the conceptual designs developed for the MAV, ERV, RDM, and SRC, and discusses the results of significant trade studies conducted.


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    Title :

    Mars Rover Sample Return ascent, rendezvous, and return to earth


    Contributors:
    Lance, Nick (author)

    Publication date :

    1989-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English