Mars 2018 is a Category V and IVb mission with corresponding PP (Planetary Protection) requirements center; MSR (Mars Sample Return) PP requirements are sufficiently different from all previous Mars missions that new technology and capabilities are needed; Technology gaps for Mars 2018 have been identified and an investment portfolio developed; Mars Focused Technology program will invest in four critical areas: Contamination risk assessment, Surface sterilization and precision cleaning, Cross contamination prevention, Sample containment, sealing, sample integrity.
Mars 2018: Planetary Protection and Sample Integrity Focused Technology Development
NASA Planetary Protection Subcommittee and European Planetary Protection Working Group
2011-11-29
Miscellaneous
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English
Planetary Protection Technology for Mars Sample Return
British Library Conference Proceedings | 2005
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IEEE | 2005
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