The purpose of this study was to assess the science merit, technical risk and qualitative assessment of relative cost of alternative architectural implementations as applied to a first dedicated mission to Europa. The objective was accomplished through an examination of mission concepts resulting from previous and ongoing studies. Key architectural elements that were considered include moon orbiters, flybys (single flybys like New Horizons and multiple flybys similar to the ongoing Jupiter System Observer study), sample return and in situ landers and penetrators.


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    Title :

    Assessment of Alternative Europa Mission Architectures


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    Publication date :

    2008-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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