Extensibility of Human Asteroid Mission to Mars and Other Destinations
Author(s) -
Pedro López,
Mark McDonald,
Joe Caram,
Heather Hinkel,
Jonathan Bowie,
P. A. Abell,
Bret G. Drake,
Roland M. Martinez,
P. W. Chodas,
Kurt J. Hack,
Daniel D. Mazanek
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
2018 spaceops conference
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.2514/6.2014-1699
Subject(s) - mars exploration program , astrobiology , asteroid , extensibility , computer science , exploration of mars , mars landing , physics , operating system
This paper will describe the benefits of execution of the Asteroid Redirect Mission as an early mission in deep space, demonstrating solar electric propulsion, deep space robotics, ground and on-board navigation, docking, and EVA. The paper will also discuss how staging in trans-lunar space and the elements associated with this mission are excellent building blocks for subsequent deep space missions to Mars or other destinations.
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