Six landing sites that show evidence for processes involving water have been selected from a possible 185 for the Mars Exploration Rovers. These sites are being imaged by orbiting spacecraft and evaluated for science potential and safety before selection of two in May 2002. Additional information is contained in the original extended abstract.


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    Title :

    Downselection of Landing Sites for the Mars Exploration Rovers


    Contributors:
    Golombek, M. (author) / Grant, J. (author) / Parker, T. (author) / Schofield, T. (author) / Kass, D. (author) / Knocke, P. (author) / Roncoli, R. (author) / Bridges, N. (author) / Anderson, S. (author) / Crisp, J. (author)


    Publication date :

    2002-04-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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