An overview of Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Entry, Descent and Landing (EDL) challenges is presented. The topics include: 1) MSL Project Overview; 2) Mars Science Laboratory Top Level Schedule (Single Launch); 3) EDL Challenges; 4) MSL Surface System; 5) Mars Rover Wheel Family Tree; 6) Gusev Comparisons; 7) Mars Surface Accessibility; 8) Atlas V 401 Launch Performance; 9) Parachute Deployment Altitude Variation with Time of Year and Latitude; 10) Dust Storms and Winds; 11) Nominal MSL EDL Timeline; and 12) Specific EDL Challenges.


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    Title :

    Mars Science Laboratory Overview and MSL EDL Challenges


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    Publication date :

    2005-04-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English