The scientific rationale for robotic missions to Mars follows a strategy in which a global data set and general understanding of the planet proceeds to progressively greater detail about specific scientific questions and candidate landing sites. In particular, a global understanding of Mars will be obtained from the Mars Observer mission and the Network Mission. The Site Reconnaissance Orbiter and the Sample Return mission will allow extensive testing and reevaluation of the knowledge about Mars and potential landing sites. Finally, a number of Rovers will provide detailed information on trafficability, resource availability, habitability, and science potential of candidate landing sites. The robotic mission set will also identify important scientific questions that can be addressed at potential landing sites.
Science strategy and rationale for robotic missions to Mars
1990-09-01
Conference paper
No indication
English
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